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 are commonly used.

Artiflex is a type of phakic intraocular lens that enables vision correction by securely fixing the lens to the iris.

Artisan is one of the most traditional lenses, first introduced in 1986 for myopia correction and used for the longest period among phakic lenses.

Posterior chamber lens implantation does not require an iridotomy. The center hole of the lens allows smooth circulation of aqueous humor, minimizing patient discomfort and enabling faster recovery after surgery.

Anterior chamber lens implantation also has the advantage of reducing the risk of eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma.

EVO+ Aqua ICL and Echo/Toric are representative lenses used in posterior chamber lens implantation.

EVO+ Aqua ICL/Toric is made of biocompatible Collamer material, making it an optically stable lens that can be implanted without the need for iridotomy.

Echo/Toric features the Through 7 Holes System, which promotes smooth circulation of aqueous humor inside the eye and helps maintain normal intraocular pressure effectively.

Posterior chamber lens implantation is highly resistant to external impact and offers a wide correction range with almost no limitations, allowing for precise vision correction.

Because the size of the internal space of the eye differs from person to person, the most important factor in lens implantation surgery is selecting the lens size that best fits each individual eye.

Before undergoing lens implantation surgery, thorough examinations must be conducted to determine whether there is sufficient space inside the eye to safely implant the special lens.

Choosing the most accurate lens size for your eyes is the key factor in successful lens implantation surgery and can also help prevent postoperative side effects such as astigmatism.

At Bright Eye Clinic Gangnam, detailed examinations of the internal eye space are performed using triple CT imaging, helping patients receive lenses that are precisely suited to their individual eye structure.

By using customized lenses manufactured in 0.01 mm increments, the clinic performs highly precise surgeries that meet the FDA safety standards for anterior chamber depth. In addition, officially certified reference doctors with over 10 years of experience and more than 10,000 lens implantation cases perform the procedures.

We hope today’s information has been helpful for those considering lens implantation surgery.

Thank you.