Phakic IOLs with John Vukich, M.D.

In a conversation with Dr. David Goldman, refractive editor of OphthalmologyWeb, Dr. John Vukich reviews the latest thinking in phakic IOL implantation. He also discusses some of the issues reviewed at ASCRS cornea day sessions: Endothelial cell density review in angle supported lenses. Safety of the various lenses. Design - distance from cornea. Dr. Vukich then describes patient selection criteria for phakic IOLs vs. LASIK: topography, corneal thickness. 4-6 D range done, but typically over 8D. Lowest power available is -3D. As opposed to LASIK, phakic IOL risk is independant (Read more...)

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