Implantable Collamer Lens vs Iris Claw Lens in Myopia Correction. | ||||
| NILES journal for Geriatric and Gerontology | ||||
| Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2022, Page 354-362 PDF (168.07 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/niles.2022.358843 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
passant Sayed saif  1; Mohamed Waleed Mohamed Nagaty2; ahmed tamer S saif3
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| 1Department of Ophthalmology, Misr University for Science and Technology, October, Egypt. | ||||
| 2Department of ophthalmology, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt | ||||
| 3Department of Ophthalmology, Fayoum University, Egypt. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| BACKGROUND: Myopia, an optical condition in which the eye is unable to focus on distant objects due to a non-accommodating lens, has spurred centuries of efforts toward correction and potential cure. In this study, we aim to compare the efficacy, and safety of myopia correction through the implantation of 2 types of pIOLs: the Foldable iris-fixated (Veriflex) AC pIOL and the posterior phakic ICL. Our focus is on patients presenting moderate to high myopia, divided into two distinct groups for comprehensive evaluation. METHODS: This prospective randomized comparative study included 46 patients (80 eyes) diagnosed with myopia. The patients were randomly divided into two groups: Group A: 40 eyes from 24 patients who implant the Veriflex IOL. Group B: This group included 40 eyes from 24 patients who implant the ICL. RESULTS: After a 3-year follow-up, in Group A, the mean pre-operative spherical error (SE) was -12.3 ± 1.5 diopters for the Veriflex, while in Group B, it was -16.9 ± 3.6 diopters for the ICL. The mean postoperative BCVA at 3 years was 0.71 ± 0.03 logMAR for Veriflex and 0.83 ± 0.13 logMAR for ICL. CONCLUSION: Both Veriflex and ICL phakic intraocular lenses were found to be, effective, predictable and safe with a low rate of complications. They offered rapid visual rehabilitation and long-term stability for patients with myopia. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Phakic IOLs; ICL; Veriflex; myopia; refractive surgery | ||||
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