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. 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