Accommodating Iol (Noun)
Meaning
A lens implant containing a hinge that allows for both near and far vision (thus mimicking the natural lens of a young person).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The accommodating IOL offered a wider range of vision and allowed the patient to adjust more easily to the new lens.
- Some patients find that an accommodating IOL meets their needs better than standard IOLs after cataract surgery.
- Her doctor recommended an accommodating IOL during her cataract surgery to address her presbyopia.
- The eye surgeon specializes in implanting various types of lenses, including accommodating IOLs that allow the patient to focus at multiple distances.
- In this procedure, a type of accommodating IOL called the Crystalens was implanted to enhance the patient's overall vision.