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Intraocular lens ... A phakic IOL An intraocular lens (IOL) is a lens implanted in the eye usually as part of a treatment for cataracts or for correcting other vision problems such as near-sightedness (myopia) …

Jun 18, 2023 · IOL implants correct a range of vision issues, including nearsightedness and age-related farsightedness. They may also help reduce your reliance on glasses for certain types of tasks.

Dec 30, 2024 · Intraocular lens (IOL) implants are artificial lenses that help clear up your vision after cataract surgery. Learn about the procedure, its risks, and recovery time.

Oct 30, 2024 · Cataract surgery removes this cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear IOL to improve your vision. IOLs come in different focusing powers, just like prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Oct 23, 2023 · An intraocular lens (IOL) is an artificial lens that can replace the natural one inside your eye. Learn how IOLs can help cataracts and refractive errors.

Jun 4, 2025 · Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are artificial lenses that are implanted during eye surgery to replace the eye’s natural lens. IOLs are most commonly associated with cataract surgery, where they …

During cataract surgery, an artificial lens known as an intraocular lens (IOL) will be inserted into your eye to replace the natural lens that was removed. IOLs are made of soft, flexible silicone or acrylic and …

Dec 12, 2025 · Pseudophakia refers to implanting a "false lens" on the eye to correct vision problems such as cataracts.

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