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intraocular lens

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noun

Ophthalmology.
  1. a plastic lens implanted surgically to replace the eye's natural crystalline lens, usually because the natural lens has developed a cataract.


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With an increasing number of intraocular lens options becoming available, scientists have developed computational simulations to help patients and surgeons see the best options.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2023

But Dr Gladys Boo, a veterinary ophthalmologist who led the procedure, reckons that it is likely the first time penguins have successfully received intraocular lens implants, marking a "milestone" in veterinary medicine.

From BBC Mar. 17, 2023

For the procedure, an ophthalmologist removes the cataract-clouded lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens, called an intraocular lens.

From Washington Post Sep. 17, 2021

"The 'smart lens' technology has the potential to transform eye care and further enhance our pipeline ... in the contact lens and intraocular lens space."

From Reuters Nov. 18, 2016

This intraocular lens can be chosen so that the person has perfect distant vision.

From Textbooks Aug. 12, 2015

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