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Phakic Intraocular Lens Treatment

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Phakic Intraocular Lens (PIOL) treatment is a surgical procedure designed to correct vision by implanting a lens inside the eye without removing the eye's natural lens. It's primarily used for people with high degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism that cannot be effectively treated with laser-based procedures.

Phakic Intraocular Lens Treatment

General

Phakic Intraocular Lens (PIOL) treatment involves the insertion of a synthetic lens into the eye to correct refractive errors. This procedure is an alternative for those who are not good candidates for LASIK or PRK due to the severity of their prescription or thin corneas. During the operation, the surgeon inserts the PIOL between the natural lens of the eye and the iris, or just behind the iris, depending on the lens type, without removing the natural lens. This preserves the eye's natural ability to focus while providing sharp vision at multiple distances. Such a procedure is reversible, and the lens can be replaced or removed if necessary, offering a flexible option for vision correction.

Special Details

Who is it for?

  • Individuals with moderate to severe myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness)
  • People with thin corneas, making them unsuitable for LASIK or PRK
  • Patients who seek a reversible alternative to laser vision correction
  • Persons over 21 years of age with stable vision prescription

Recovery Period

  • Procedure time: About 30 minutes per eye
  • Recovery period: Most patients return to normal activities within 2 to 4 days
  • Full visual stabilization may take several weeks

Potential Risks and Side Effects

  • Increased intraocular pressure
  • Cataract formation
  • Risk of infection or inflammation
  • Halos or glare at night

Alternative Treatments

  • Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
  • Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
  • Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
  • Contact lenses or eyeglasses

Success Rate

High, with many patients achieving 20/40 vision or better, significantly reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contacts.

Procedure step-by-step overivew

  • Initial consultation and eye measurements to determine the appropriate lens size and power
  • Application of topical anesthesia to numb the eye
  • Creating a small incision at the edge of the cornea
  • Insertion and positioning of the Phakic Intraocular Lens
  • Closure of the incision (may or may not require sutures)
  • Post-operative examination and follow-up appointments

Prices

Why Do Prices Vary?

  • Type of PIOL used
  • Surgeon's experience and reputation
  • Location of the procedure
  • Additional costs for pre- and post-operative care
  • Turkey
    • $2000 - $3000
  • Czech Republic
    • $2500 - $3500
  • Croatia
    • $2000 - $3200
  • Lithuania
    • $2100 - $3000
  • Poland
    • $2200 - $3300
  • Germany
    • $3000 - $4000
  • Switzerland
    • $4000 - $5000
  • France
    • $3500 - $4500
  • United Kingdom
    • $3500 - $5000
  • United States
    • $4000 - $6000
  • Canada
    • $3500 - $5500
  • Australia
    • $3500 - $5000