With extremely high refractive errors—8.00 diopters of myopia and 2.00 diopters of astigmatism in her right eye, and 9.00 diopters of myopia with 3.00 diopters of astigmatism in her left eye—Thu Nguyet from Thai Binh once believed that regaining naturally clear vision would be nearly impossible, especially since her corneal structure was unsuitable for conventional laser vision correction procedures. However, her journey to achieving 20/20 vision was successfully realized at Hanoi – Ha Nam Eye Hospital thanks to Phakic ICL surgery.

Sharing her experience, Nguyet said: “Because of my high myopia and astigmatism, I was advised to undergo Phakic ICL surgery. I waited about three weeks for a customized lens made according to my eye measurements. During the procedure, anesthetic eye drops were used, so I didn’t feel any pain. The doctor guided me carefully throughout the surgery. After the operation, I stayed in the hospital overnight for observation. Once my postoperative examination was completed, I was able to return home. My vision reached 20/20 after surgery, and now I only need to follow the doctor’s postoperative care instructions and attend the scheduled complimentary follow-up visits. My overall experience at Hanoi – Ha Nam Eye Hospital was excellent.”

So, what makes Phakic ICL capable of overcoming the limitations of traditional vision correction procedures? Phakic ICL is an advanced refractive surgery that works by implanting an ultra-thin, soft intraocular lens behind the iris and in front of the natural crystalline lens. The lens is custom-designed based on each patient’s unique eye measurements and functions like an internal pair of glasses, precisely focusing light onto the retina. Thanks to this innovative approach, Phakic ICL offers an exceptionally wide treatment range, correcting up to 30 diopters of myopia or 15 diopters of hyperopia, along with up to 10 diopters of astigmatism.

One of the key advantages that makes many patients choose Phakic ICL is its ability to provide long-term refractive stability. Unlike laser procedures that reshape and thin the cornea, Phakic ICL preserves the eye’s natural corneal structure. The implanted lens delivers stable vision correction while minimizing accommodative strain compared with wearing prescription glasses.

In addition, the lens is made of Collamer®, a highly biocompatible material containing purified collagen. It is so well accepted by the body that it behaves like a natural part of the eye, significantly reducing the risk of rejection while maintaining excellent optical clarity. The lens also features built-in UV protection to help shield the eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays.

If you also have high myopia, severe astigmatism, or thin corneas and are searching for a safe, gentle, and comfortable vision correction solution like Thu Nguyet, let Hanoi – Ha Nam Eye Hospital accompany you on your journey toward clearer vision and a brighter future.