Iol (Noun)
Meaning
A clear plastic lens that is implanted in the eye; usually done when the natural lens has been removed in a cataract operation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The surgeon carefully placed the IOL into the eye and secured it with a thin thread.
- Patients who receive an IOL typically experience improved vision and reduced eye strain.
- After cataract surgery, the IOL is often used to focus light onto the retina.
- The IOL is designed to permanently replace the natural lens in the eye, eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses.
- During the recovery process, the IOL gradually becomes a natural part of the eye's anatomy, requiring little to no maintenance.