Bioptics

ICLs alone do not produce good quality vision in cases of extreme myopia and LASIK’s effectiveness diminishes as the ablation depth increases. So, for patients with extreme refractive errors, a combination of both techniques, called Bioptics, might be appropriate.

The lens implant can correct nearsightedness between -10 to -20 diopter.
The LASIK, performed in a second operation a few weeks later, can correct another -10 diopter as well as an accompanying astigmatism.

First procedure
	First, the corneal flap is prepared, but not lifted.

	During the same session, the lens is implanted.

Second procedure, approximately 3 months later
	The flap, which was cut during the first procedure, is lifted.

	Now, the excimer laser is used to modulate the cornea to correct the refractive error.