Phakic intraocular lenses outcomes and complications: Artisan vs Visian ICL

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and visual outcomes of two phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) for correction of high myopia: Artisan and Visian ICL (ICL). Patients and methods: In this retrospective study, a phakic IOL was implanted in 68 highly myopic eyes of 34 patients; 42 eyes received an Artisan IOL, and 26 eyes received ICL IOL. Results: All patients completed a 1-year follow-up. The mean preoperative spherical equivalent (SEQ) was -12.89±3.78, and -12.44±4.15 diopters (D) for Artisan and ICL (P=0.078), respectively. The mean postoperative (1-year) uncorrected distance visual acuity was 0.39±0.13 and 0.41±0.15 logMAR for Artisan and ICL, respectively (P=0.268). The mean postoperative (1-year) corrected distance visual acuity was 0.36±0.12 and 0.31±0.12 logMAR for Artisan and ICL, respectively (P=0.128). The mean postoperative SEQ was -0.86±0.5 and -0.63±0.38 D for Artisan and ICL, respectively (P=0.67). Intraocular pressure change at 1 year was 0.64±2.7 and 1.88±0.6 mm Hg for Artisan and ICL, respectively (P=0.77). Conclusion: Artisan and ICL showed equal and comparable safety, predictability, and efficacy. © 2011 Macmillan Publishers Limited All rights reserved.