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Revision as of 00:08, 1 March 2007
IntraOcular Lens - IOL
A lens implanted in the eye. Typically used to replace the natural (crystaline) lens of the eye due to deterioration or refractive error. The standard IOL is a plastic lens with small side struts that hold it in place. Newer models range in material from acryllcs to silicone and, due to their flexibility, can be inserted through a smaller incision in the cornea.
IOLs are inserted via a short and relatively painless outpatient procedure. They were originally used exclusively as lens replacements for cataract placements, but have recently been increasingly popular as a treatment for refractive error (specifically for patients with extreme Myopia who are not eligible for LASIK eye surgery).
Types of IntrOcular Lens
Phakic
