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Dec 30, 2024 · Intraocular lens (IOL) implants are artificial lenses that help clear up your vision after cataract surgery. Learn about the procedure, its risks, and recovery time.

IOL implants correct a range of vision issues, including nearsightedness and age-related farsightedness. They may also help reduce your reliance on glasses for certain types of tasks.

Intraocular lens ... A phakic IOL An intraocular lens (IOL) is a lens implanted in the eye usually as part of a treatment for cataracts or for correcting other vision problems such as near …

Mar 31, 2025 · During cataract surgery, the natural clouded lens is replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). An IOL can not only restore vision lost to cataracts, but may …

Shows a single glossary entryPrint Version What is an IOL? An intraocular lens implant is a synthetic, artificial lens placed inside the eye that replaces the focusing power of a natural lens …

Sep 24, 2024 · There are multiple benefits of IOLs, like improved vision and quality of life. Risks from an IOL procedure include infection, swelling, bleeding, and secondary cataract. The IOL …

Jun 4, 2025 · Intraocular lenses (IOLs) restore vision by replacing the eye's lens. Explore IOL types, implantation, and outcomes for cataracts and refractive errors.

The IOL works in the same way as the natural lens, except that it’s made of materials such as a plastic commonly called Perspex. The IOL’s shape and size are designed to fit perfectly inside …

Oct 23, 2023 · An intraocular lens (IOL) is a clear, artificial lens an eye doctor implants inside your eye. Most IOLs are used to replace your eye's natural lens if you have cataracts.