Definition

Noun: A monofocal lens implant is a type of artificial intraocular lens (IOL) with a single, fixed focal point. It is surgically implanted to replace the eye's natural lens, primarily after cataract removal, to provide clear vision at one specific distance, most commonly for distance vision.

Usage

This term is used in medical and optometric contexts to describe a specific type of prosthetic lens used in ocular surgery. - The surgeon recommended a monofocal lens implant to correct his vision after the cataract procedure. - With a monofocal lens implant, patients typically achieve excellent clarity for far-away objects but will require glasses for near-vision tasks like reading.

Advanced Usage

• The choice between a monofocal lens implant and a multifocal lens implant depends on the patient's lifestyle and visual needs.
• While a monofocal lens implant provides high-quality distance vision, it does not correct presbyopia (age-related near vision loss).

Variants and Related Words

• Monofocal IOL: An abbreviation and exact synonym for "monofocal lens implant" (IOL stands for Intraocular Lens).
• Intraocular lens (IOL): The general category of artificial lenses implanted in the eye, which includes monofocal, multifocal, and toric lenses.
• Cataract surgery: The surgical procedure during which a monofocal lens implant is typically placed.

Synonyms

• Fixed-focus lens implant
• Single-vision IOL

Antonyms

• Multifocal lens implant (an IOL designed to provide clear vision at multiple distances)
• Accommodating IOL (an IOL designed to change focus)

Noun

1. a lens with a single focus that is used after cataract surgery to provide clear distance vision