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… Overview Here are some examples of when IOLs may be used. To replace a lens after cataract surgery Surgery for … be replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens implant (IOL). Or you may …
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… you see better. It replaces your natural lens, which has become cloudy, with a clear … suction to remove the cataract from the eye. Intraocular lens (IOL) slide 5 of 8 < Prev Next > slide 5 …
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… Cataracts are a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. They block the passage of … a cataract before birth. Exposure to ultraviolet light. Long-term use of high doses of … replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens implant (IOL). If you don't …
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… uses ultrasound to break up the cloudy lens. Other types of surgery are usually … are placed inside the eye during surgery (intraocular lenses, or IOLs) are used in many cataract surgeries for …
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… near vision. As you approach middle age, the lenses in your eyes begin to thicken and lose … option is clear lens extraction with an intraocular lens implant, in which the natural … (Hyperopia) Healthy Aging Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implants Nearsightedness (Myopia) Credits …
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… for Eye Injuries Colour Blindness Contact Lens Care Contact Lens Problems: Hypoxia … Eye Injuries Eye Injuries Caused by Ultraviolet (UV) Light Eye Injuries: Blow to the Eye … Hyperthyroidism: Graves' Ophthalmopathy Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implants Juvenile …
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… Surgery Overview Corneal ring implants are clear pieces of plastic that can … surgery, you may wear a patch or contact lens on the eye. You will also get … vision (without glasses or contact lenses) of 20/40 or better. footnote 1 They …
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… follow the cleaning instructions for your lenses. Keep your lenses and all supplies very clean. Always … hands thoroughly before inserting or removing lenses. Do not apply hand lotion before …
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… is the most serious complication of contact lens wear and can cause blindness. Bacterial … it is much more common in people who wear the lenses overnight. Even though Health Canada … those in contact lens solutions. Physiological factors, such as an allergic …
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… It is the most common complication of contact lens wear, especially extended-wear lenses. The cornea has no blood supply of its … and directly from the atmosphere. A contact lens reduces the oxygen supply to the cornea, …
