Michael O’Keefe
Mater Private Hospital, Republic of Ireland
Title: Phakic intra-ocular lenses in refractive surgery
Biography
Biography: Michael O’Keefe
Abstract
Phakic intra ocular lenses are increasingly used in Refractive surgery particularly in patients with more than -8 dioptres of myopia. They give excellent quality vision and are reversible. Long-term issues such as endothelial cell count and cataract are cited as areas of concern. However, there is increasing long term data available as to their safety and effectiveness. Newer designs have become available which improve their quality. Phakic IOL’s offers an alternative to Laser Refractive Surgery in patients with high myopia. We discuss our long term findings with Artisan, Artiflex and Collamer implants.