Aphakia (Noun)
Meaning
Absence of the natural lens of the eye (usually resulting from the removal of cataracts).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Aphakia is a condition resulting from the surgical removal of a congenitally opaque or damaged lens in infants and children.
- Unfortunately, the surgical treatment of aphakia has been a major challenge for refractive surgeons.
- In the early stages of the disease, contact lenses or surgery can sometimes treat advanced cases of aphakia.
- Due to advances in cataract surgery, the incidence of postoperative aphakia has significantly decreased.
- In most cases, lens implantation for cataract-related aphakia has an optimal outcome when performed simultaneously with cataract removal.