An intraocular lens put surgically into the eye to treat myopia is known as a phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) (nearsightedness). Because the normal lens of the eye is not altered, it is referred described as "phakic" (Latin for "having a lens"). Pseudophakic intraocular lenses are those that are inserted into eyes after the native lens of the eye has been removed during cataract surgery. An intraocular lens put surgically into the eye to treat myopia is known as a phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) (nearsightedness). Because the normal lens of the eye is not altered, it is referred described as "phakic" (Latin for "having a lens"). Pseudophakic intraocular lenses are those that are inserted into eyes after the native lens of the eye has been removed during cataract surgery.
An intraocular lens put surgically into the eye to treat myopia is known as a phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) (nearsightedness). Because the normal lens of the eye is not altered, it is referred described as "phakic" (Latin for "having a lens"). Pseudophakic intraocular lenses are those that are inserted into eyes after the native lens of the eye has been removed during cataract surgery. An intraocular lens put surgically into the eye to treat myopia is known as a phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) (nearsightedness). Because the normal lens of the eye is not altered, it is referred described as "phakic" (Latin for "having a lens"). Pseudophakic intraocular lenses are those that are inserted into eyes after the native lens of the eye has been removed during cataract surgery.
Phakic Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) are implanted in the eye to correct severe nearsightedness or farsightedness, without removing the natural lens. In the Philippines, this procedure typically includes cataract surgery if needed, using advanced technologies for precise implantation.
Filipino patients may need to undergo a thorough eye exam and pre-surgery preparations. Waiting time is around 1-2 weeks for consultation and up to 4 weeks for the procedure.