Aqueous Humor Flow After Phakic ICL Implantation – The Role of the Central Port Design

1. Understanding Refractive Errors

Millions of people worldwide live with common refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism.
These conditions cause blurry vision, making daily activities like driving, reading, or using digital devices difficult and less comfortable.

2. What is Phakic ICL?

Phakic ICL is an implantable collamer lens designed to correct refractive errors by working in harmony with the eye’s natural structure.
Unlike laser-based procedures like LASIK, Phakic ICL does not reshape the cornea.
It’s a removable, additive solution that offers long-lasting vision correction, with the flexibility to adapt if your needs change in the future.

3. Where is Phakic ICL placed in the eye?

The Phakic ICL lens is gently inserted into the space between the iris and the natural lens.
Once implanted, it’s invisible to the naked eye and causes no discomfort.
By refocusing light directly onto the retina, Phakic ICL provides sharp, clear vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses.

4. Central Port Design – Supporting Natural Aqueous Flow

One of Phakic ICL’s standout features is its tiny central port.
This design allows aqueous humor (the fluid inside the eye) to flow naturally and unobstructed.
It helps maintain stable intraocular pressure and eliminates the need for iridotomy (a surgical hole in the iris) that was required with earlier ICL models.

5. Safe – Comfortable – Removable

Phakic ICL is made of Collamer®, a biocompatible material that is gentle and well-suited to the human eye.
The procedure typically takes 20–30 minutes, uses numbing eye drops, and is virtually painless.
And most importantly: the lens is removable, giving patients long-term peace of mind.

6. Post-Procedure Benefits

Most patients report improved night vision, stable and sharp images, and quick recovery.
With Phakic ICL, you can be free from glasses or contact lenses and enjoy natural, clear vision – safely and comfortably.

7. A Smart Choice for Long-Term Vision

Phakic ICL combines cutting-edge vision correction technology with personalized, safe design.
It’s a next-generation solution that respects your eye’s natural structure while delivering clear, stable, and lasting vision – every moment of every day.