VILAMOURA, Portugal — Phakic IOL explantation is a safe procedure that can lead to good functional outcomes, provided patients have been followed up regularly with one visit per year to measure endothelial cell count, according to a study.
“Phakic IOLs have several advantages: Corneal integrity is preserved, accommodation is maintained, and they are a reversible procedure with low risk of retinal detachment. However, they should be periodically monitored for potential complications,” Sofia Teixeira, MD, said at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons winter