Category Archives: Phakic

phakic eye surgery
ICL, verisyse implantation

How to implant Artisan IOL in aphakic eyes?

First, make a sclera tunnel about 5mm Sencond, insert the artisan IOL after the OVD injection, then fix the claws Third,  iridectomy to avoid glaucoma after surgery Fourth,  suture the wound after the OVD removal  

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Aphakic Artisan: The only modern IOL that can be implanted either in the Anterior Chamber or in the Posterior Chamber

History In 1978 the first Artisan? Lens, originally called “Iris Claw” was introduced for the correction of aphakia following cataract surgery.? This lens has been implanted in approximately 300,000 aphakic eyes worldwide. Artisan aphakia Lenses are increasingly used as the … Continue reading →

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Who should you visit first, ophthalmologist or (vs.) optometrist?

If you are a patient having ocular diseases, who you should visit first,  ophthalmologist or optometrist?? Skills Ophthalmologist Optometrist Routine eye exam √ √ Refraction √ √ Prescribing (not drug) √ √ Drug √ √ / X Surgery √ X … Continue reading →

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Lens inside or ouside of your eyes?

1. Spectacles (In the front of your eyes) 2. Contact lens (Soft or RGP? Touch your eyes)                 3. Phakic 6 (Anterior chamber lens)                   … Continue reading →

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