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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 optical bench, the researchers use technology originally developed for astronomy, such as adaptive optics mirrors and spatial light modulators, to manipulate the optics of the eye as an intraocular lens would.

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

During surgery, the doctor removes the clouded natural lens and replaces it with a new artificial one, called an intraocular lens.

From Washington Post Nov. 5, 2021

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

From Textbooks Aug. 12, 2015

Alcon is the dominant player in the multibillion-dollar intraocular lens market and is also No. 1 in cataracts -- an area that is set to benefit from ageing populations.

From Reuters Sep. 30, 2010

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