Purpose

To evaluate the results of the PCPIOL implantation (Posterior Chamber Phacic Intaocular Lens) in patients with medium or high myopia.

Material and methods

The posterior chamber phacic lenses were implanted by means of an 3.2 mm (or smaller) incision in a clear cornea. The studied group consisted of 6 patients (4 women and 2 men; age range 28-45 years). Mean preoperative spherical equivalent was from –10.0 to 17.0 D. Preoperative uncorrected visual acuity was worse than 0.04 in all the eyes. Preoperative spectacle corrected visual acuity was 0.42 or better.

Results

4 patients after the posterior chamber phacic lens implantation gained full visual acuity without spectacle correction, the remaining 2 achieved postoperative visual acuity equal to preoperative best spectacle-corrected visual acuity.

Conclusions

The posterior chamber phacic intraocular lens implantation is an effective, safe, reversible procedure and it offers an alternative to laser refractive surgery.