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The word "Phakic" refers to those who have
not undergone cataract surgery and still have their eye's natural
internal lens. IOL stands for "intra-ocular lens." In the
Phakic IOL procedure, an intra-ocular lens is placed inside the eye. The
patient's natural lens is not removed, as it would be in lens exchange
procedures. The Implantable Contact Lens, or ICL, is placed between the
iris and crystalline lens.
Phakic IOL procedures are being used on severely
nearsighted and farsighted patients who may not be candidates for the
more common laser procedures such as LASIK or LASEK, however, unlike
laser vision correction procedures that permanently change your vision,
it is possible to remove Phakic IOLs.
Call now for a free Initial Consultation 0800 1957 162 and find out what is best
for your eyes
Although this site offers an overview of a
number of treatments to correct vision, the information presented here is
merely a beginning. We frequently have patients come in to speak with us,
that have already decided which treatment they would like, only to learn
that we offer other, more suitable procedures, that will deliver better
results for them. At Birkdale Puresight, we believe all patients should
be receive a comprehensive assessment of their vision and eye health. By
doing this, we can offer the most appropriate form of vision correction
procedure to suit you.
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