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

1. a clear plastic lens that is implanted in the eye; usually done when the natural lens has been removed in a cataract operation