The "Sandwich Technique" For Iris-Fixated Phakic Intralocular Lens Implantation

PURPOSE: To describe a new technique of implantation of the Artisan/Verisyse phakic intraocular lens (PIOL).METHODS: After PIOL insertion into the anterior chamber, a bolus of a high viscosity ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) is placed over the optic, separating it widely from the endothelium.RESULTS: The technique decreases the chance of endothelial damage during enclavation.CONCLUSIONS: A bolus of a high viscosity OVD placed on the anterior surface of the Artisan/Verisyse PIOL may make enclavation safer.