Vision Correction through Lens Implantation
If you are preparing for vision correction surgery, you have probably heard not only about SMILE LASIK but also about lens implantation surgery. Lens implantation surgery, one of the various vision correction procedures, corrects refractive errors by implanting a special lens inside the eye. It is particularly suitable for people with thin corneas or extremely high myopia. Because lens implantation surgery involves only a very small incision in the corneal epithelium during the procedure, postoperative pain is minimal, and patients can usually return to their normal daily activities as early as the next day. Lens implantation surgery can be divided into two types depending on where the lens is placed: anterior chamber lens implantation and posterior chamber lens implantation. Anterior chamber lens implantation involves inserting a special lens in front of the iris. In this procedure, the iris is incised and the lens is fixed in place. Lenses such as Artiflex/Toric and Artisan a...
