Phakic Intraocular Lens Treatment
Create a requestPhakic 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.
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
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
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