Phakic IOL option for toddler with high myopia

[sam12]

My daughter 2 years old, has high myopia @ -14 D in both eyes. She barely started wearing glasses. I am worried about the progression of myopia, hence would like to know about IOL surgery for toddlers . Is it possible in USA for 2 year old ?.
Any experiences?
Alternatetly any source for toddler contact lens?

Appreciated a reply.

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[Ag-i-doc]

in thery an iol is certainly possible...iols are done for cataractous patients frequently.  but i would think it would be rather rare and i have personally never heard of anyone replacing the crystalline lens in a toddler w/o cataract.

contact lenses are certainly possible.

[sam12]

I have been reading about phakic IOL procedures for severe myopia,where there is no need to replace the actual eye lens. Just an artisan lens is placed permanently on iris.

I thought there might be some age restrictions by govt,or exceptions to that, but will await reply.

[Ag-i-doc]

phakic iols are anterior chamber inrtaocular lenses for high myopia.  its fairly new, and as far as i know never tested on infants/toddlers.  i would think it possible, but i doubt you'll have an easy time fiding a surgeon to perform it on your 2 year old.