Severe myopia? Don’t worry because Phakic ICL is here

Severe myopia? Don’t worry—Phakic ICL is here. Photo: Japanese International Eye Hospital

Severe myopia was once considered a “life sentence” to thick glasses or inconvenient contact lenses. Especially for people with very high prescriptions and thin corneas, the familiar answer in the past was often: laser vision correction is not an option. As a result, many young people were forced to accept living with glasses throughout their studies, work, and daily life.

However, ophthalmology has entered a completely new era. Today, with the advent and development of Phakic ICL surgery, the concern that “severe myopia means no solution” is no longer true.

When severe myopia is no longer a barrier

If you have ever worried about:

• Extremely high myopia, reaching double-digit diopters
• Thin corneas, making you ineligible for LASIK or SMILE
• Fear of dry eyes or long-term complications after laser surgery

…then Phakic ICL is the solution specifically designed for such “challenging” cases. Without corneal ablation and without altering the surface structure of the eye, Phakic ICL opens the door to clear vision for millions of people with severe myopia worldwide.

What is Phakic ICL?

What is the treatment range of Phakic ICL?

Phakic ICL is a vision correction method that involves implanting a specialized intraocular lens, custom-designed according to each patient’s eye parameters. This lens is placed behind the iris and in front of the natural crystalline lens, allowing precise correction of refractive errors.

Unlike laser procedures that directly reshape the cornea, Phakic ICL works like “adding” a finely tuned lens to the eye’s natural optical system. As a result, the corneal structure is preserved to the greatest extent possible.

Key advantages that make Phakic ICL a leading choice

Phakic ICL helps minimize dry eye symptoms

A very high treatment range

Phakic ICL can correct:

• Myopia up to 30 diopters
• Astigmatism up to 10 diopters

This treatment range is beyond the capabilities of most corneal laser procedures.

Flexibility over time

Phakic ICL lenses are designed to remain in the eye long term. However, in special cases and upon a doctor’s recommendation, the lens can be removed. This offers high flexibility, especially for young patients whose vision may change over time.

Minimal corneal invasiveness

One of the greatest advantages of Phakic ICL is that it does not ablate the cornea, thereby:

• Reducing the risk of post-operative dry eye
• Being suitable for patients with thin corneas
• Preserving the eye’s natural biological structure

Maximum eye protection

The ICL lens integrates UV-protection features, helping reduce the impact of ultraviolet rays on internal eye structures—an important advantage for young individuals who frequently work outdoors or are exposed to strong light.

Superior visual quality

Beyond clear vision, Phakic ICL delivers high-quality visual performance with sharp images, good contrast, and a natural viewing experience. Many patients describe the post-surgery result as “upgrading vision to full HD.”

Who is Phakic ICL suitable for?

Phakic ICL surgery is commonly indicated for:

• Patients with severe myopia and astigmatism

• Patients with thin corneas who are not suitable for laser surgery

• Patients with stable refractive errors

• Young, active individuals with high visual demands for study, work, and sports

Of course, to determine whether you are truly a suitable candidate, comprehensive eye examinations and precise measurements are essential.

Phakic ICL is a high-level procedure that requires:

• Advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment

• Strict quality-control protocols

• A medical team highly experienced in managing severe myopia and astigmatism

If you are looking for a trusted address, Japanese Eye Hospital is a leading center in the number of Phakic ICL surgeries performed across Southeast Asia and Australia. It is where many patients with severe myopia—once considered “out of options”—have regained clear vision and renewed confidence in life.

Today, severe myopia or thin corneas are no longer absolute barriers. With the advancement of Phakic ICL, patients now have a safer, more flexible, and more effective option, rather than being forced to live with glasses for life.

If you are carrying concerns about high myopia, let Phakic ICL and a team of experts accompany you on the journey to reclaim clear vision. Your eyes deserve to see the world in its fullest clarity.