accommodating lens implant

accommodating lens implant
noun
a lens implant containing a hinge that allows for both near and far vision (thus mimicking the natural lens of a young person)
Syn: ↑accommodating IOL
Hypernyms: ↑lens implant, ↑interocular lens implant, ↑IOL

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  • lens implant — noun a clear plastic lens that is implanted in the eye; usually done when the natural lens has been removed in a cataract operation • Syn: ↑interocular lens implant, ↑IOL • Hypernyms: ↑implant • Hyponyms: ↑accommodating lens implant, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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