Learning about Phakic Intraocular Lenses

Phakic intraocular lenses are new devices used to correct nearsightedness.
These thin lenses are implanted permanently into the eye to help reduce
the need for glasses or contact lenses.

This web site is meant to help you learn more about phakic lenses. It
only provides general information and is not meant to replace a discussion
with your doctor, since every patient is unique and every doctor practices
medicine slightly differently.

See other sections of this site to learn more about:

• What are phakic lenses?
• Are phakic lenses for you?
• What are the risks?
• What you should know and do before,
  during, and after surgery
• Questions for your doctor before
  undergoing phakic lens implantation
• FDA-Approved phakic lenses
• Glossary of terms related to phakic
  lenses
• Other resources.

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