lens implant
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Definition
Noun: 1. A clear artificial lens surgically placed inside the eye: A lens implant is a medical device, typically made from a biocompatible material like acrylic or silicone, designed to replace the eye's natural lens. This procedure is most commonly performed following the removal of a clouded natural lens during cataract surgery.
Examples of Usage
- The ophthalmologist recommended a lens implant to restore clear vision after the cataract removal.
- Modern lens implants can correct for distance, reading vision, or astigmatism.
- After the successful surgery, the patient's lens implant provided excellent visual acuity.
Advanced Usage
- Intraocular lens (IOL): This is the full technical term for a lens implant. The two terms are often used interchangeably in medical contexts.
- The surgeon discussed the benefits of different types of intraocular lenses.
- Premium lens implant: Refers to advanced IOLs designed to reduce dependence on glasses, such as multifocal or toric lenses.
- She opted for a premium lens implant to correct both her cataract and her astigmatism.
Variants and Related Words
- Intraocular lens (IOL) (n): The formal medical term for a lens implant.
- Pseudophakic IOL (n): A specific type of lens implant used after cataract extraction.
- Phakic IOL (n): A lens implant placed inside the eye without removing the natural lens, typically used for vision correction like high myopia.
Synonyms
- Artificial lens
- Intraocular lens (IOL)
- Replacement lens
Related Phrases
- To implant a lens: The action of surgically inserting the artificial lens.
- The surgeon will implant the lens through a very small incision.
- Lens implantation: The surgical procedure or the act of placing the lens.
- Lens implantation is a routine and highly successful operation.
Noun
- a clear plastic lens that is implanted in the eye; usually done when the natural lens has been removed in a cataract operation