Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Phakic Intraocular Lenses

Lenses, generally made of plastic or silicone, that are implanted into the eye in front of the natural EYE LENS, by the IRIS, to improve VISION, OCULAR. These intraocular lenses are used to supplement the natural lens instead of replacing it.

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Abstract

Lenses, generally made of plastic or silicone, that are implanted into the eye in front of the natural EYE LENS, by the IRIS, to improve VISION, OCULAR. These intraocular lenses are used to supplement the natural lens instead of replacing it.

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6 entry terms
  • Lens, Intraocular, Phakic
  • Phakic Intraocular Lens
  • Intraocular Lens, Phakic
  • Intraocular Lenses, Phakic
  • Lens, Phakic Intraocular
  • Lenses, Phakic Intraocular

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2008

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Previous Indexing

  • Lenses, Intraocular (1988-2007)

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  1. E07w.632w.500w.460w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Phakic Intraocular Lenses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054120. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054120
  2. Phakic Intraocular Lenses. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phakic_intraocular_lens
  3. Phakic Intraocular Lenses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7180210