intraocular lens (IOL)

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Indications

Procedure

  • an artificial lens is implanted into the eyes of patients who have had their cataracts surgically removed & designed to restore the lost focusing power of the removed natural lens.

Notes

  • Light Adjustable Lens & Light Delivery Device[1], can make small adjustments to the artificial lens' power after cataract surgery so that the patient will have better vision when not using glasses[1]

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References

  1. ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 FDA News Release. Nov 22, 2017 FDA approves first implanted lens that can be adjusted after cataract surgery to improve vision without eyeglasses in some patients. https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm586405.htm
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