Artisan iris-claw phakic intraocular lens followed by laser in situ keratomileusis for high hyperopia

The combination of Artisan phakic IOL implantation and LASIK safely, predictably, and effectively reduced high hyperopia. A loss of 1 line of BCVA should be expected in about one third of eyes implanted with this IOL. Halos and glare at night remain a potential problem.