Implantable phakic contact lens

30.10.2026 4 min read

IPCL or EVO ICL: meta-analysis of direct comparisons

Cornea Refractive surgery Phakic ICL High myopia Implantable phakic contact lens IPCL versus ICL Toric ICL Systematic review

Nine studies covering 1,187 eyes found similar visual and major safety outcomes, while toric ICL showed better rotational stability.

doi: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000002008

30.10.2026 4 min read

IPCL for myopia: two-year outcomes in 714 eyes

Cornea Refractive surgery Phakic ICL Long-term outcomes High myopia Implantable phakic contact lens Myopic astigmatism

In a retrospective series of 714 eyes, 98% were within ±0.50 D of target; cataract occurred in 0.42% and rotation over 5° in 2.52% of eyes.

doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_90_26