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Lens Implantation, Intraocular
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Definition
: Insertion of an artificial lens to replace the natural CRYSTALLINE LENS after CATARACT EXTRACTION or to supplement the natural lens which is left in place.
See Also
Lenses, Intraocular
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Pseudophakia
Other names
Lens Implantations, Intraocular; Intraocular Lens Implantations; Intraocular Lens Implantation; Implantations, Intraocular Lens; Implantation, Intraocular Lens