OBJECTIVE To analyze the surface quality of new generation phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs). DESIGN Experimental materials study. MATERIALS Three different new generation phakic IOLs: angle-fixated anterior chamber lens Chiron Vision NuVita MA20 (polymethylmethacrylate [PMMAD, iris-fixated anterior chamber lens Ophtec Artisan Iris-Claw (PMMA), posterior chamber lens Staar ICM (polymer from ...

PURPOSE To determine whether the difference in optic quality between 2 types of phakic intraocular lenses (pIOLs) affects visual quality. SETTING Fundación Oftalmológica del Mediterráneo, Valencia, Spain. METHODS Before implantation of a pIOL for myopia, all eyes had an examination including corrected (CDVA) and uncorrected (UDVA) distance visual acuity testing, corneal endothelial cell cou...

PURPOSE To evaluate the technique, efficacy, and safety of posterior iris fixation of iris-claw intraocular lens (IOLs) implantation through a scleral tunnel incision for aphakia correction. DESIGN Noncomparative, interventional case series. METHODS A secondary posterior iris fixation of the Artisan iris-claw IOL (Ophthec BV, Groningen, The Netherlands) was implanted for aphakia correction ...

PURPOSE To present a case of traumatic dislocation of an Ophtec Artisan phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) and an analysis of the endothelial cell count. METHODS The patient presented with blurred vision in his left eye after sustaining a brow laceration. History included uncomplicated bilateral implantation of an Artisan PIOL to correct myopia. RESULTS The brow laceration was sutured and topic...

RESULTS: Mean follow-up was 14.2 7.8 months. Preoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) was counting fi ngers in all patients. Mean fi nal logMAR (Snellen equivalent) UDVA and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) were 0.15(20/28) 0.13 and 0.11(20/26) 0.10, respectively. The improvements in UDVA and CDVA were statistically signifi cant (P .0001 and P .002, respectively). All patie...

PURPOSE To compare pre- and postoperative horizontal and vertical pupil diameters after horizontal Artisan phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) (Ophtec BV, Groningen, The Netherlands) implantation for correction of myopia. METHODS The pre- and postoperative scotopic pupil diameters measured by the Colvard pupillometer (Oasis Medical, Glendora, Calif) were compared in 71 eyes after Artisan PIOL impl...

Purpose To compare chronic subclinical inflammation induced after implantation of Artisan vs. Artiflex phakic intraocular lenses (pIOLs). Methods This prospective, comparative, non-randomized study included consecutive patients with moderate to high myopia who underwent Artisan or Artiflex pIOL implantation with standard surgery and postoperative care. Anterior chamber flare was assessed quan...

The patient presented herein is a 34-year-old woman with nanophthalmos and secondary glaucoma. Her mental ability is mildly impaired. She has no history of systemic disorders and is not receiving any systemic medications except acetazolamide 250 mg every 6 hours. She has history of bilateral peripheral laser iridectomies, phacoemulsification with implantation of a posterior chamber intraocular ...

This paper examines whether the Internet can be used to improve peasant artisan incomes by connecting producers directly with global markets. The paper surveys previous research which suggests that Business to Business artisan portals within most Developing Economies have failed to deliver expected benefits. This paper identifies some of the significant obstacles to successful implementation an...

PURPOSE To compare the visual outcomes and complications of three different types of phakic intraocular lenses (PIOLs), for correction of moderate to high myopia. METHODS We reviewed 112 myopic eyes undergoing PIOL implantation using Artisan (40 eyes), Artiflex (36 eyes), and implantable collamer lens (ICL, 36 eyes). Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), pachymetry,...