Phakic posterior chamber intraocular lens for high myopia.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy, predictability, stability, and safety of the surgical correction of high myopia using a phakic posterior chamber intraocular lens (PPC IOL).

Setting: Centro Oftalmológico de Valencia-CEOVAL, Valencia, Venezuela.

Methods: A retrospective study was performed to analyze 18 eyes of 12 patients who had implantation of a modified PPC IOL, the implantable contact lens (ICL), for the treatment of high myopia.

Refractive outcomes after bilateral multifocal intraocular lens implantation.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of bilateral multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) implantation after cataract surgery.

Setting: Oftalmológico de Valencia-CEOVAL, Valencia, Venezuela.

Methods: This retrospective study evaluated patient charts for the patient selection method, preoperative evaluation, surgical technique, postoperative visual and refractive outcomes, and complications.