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What is an Intraocular Lens

In most cataract surgeries, the removed lens is replaced by an intraocular lens (IOL). An IOL is a clear, artificial lens that requires no care and becomes a permanent part of your eye. With an IOL, you'll have improved vision because light will be able to pass through the retina. Also, you won't feel or see the new lens.

Some people cannot have an IOL. They may have problems during surgery, or maybe they have another eye disease. For these people, a soft contact lens may be suggested. For others, glasses that provide powerful magnification may be better. 


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Posted by:  ishaj(Guest)  Posted on: 08/02/2009
am a student nurse and am writin on cataract, i need some help on d literature of cataract because i dont have enough details or any of you can please help me with a proper web site



Posted by:  mihir1978  Posted on: 11/17/2008
Here is a good site for cataract info.
[url]www.geocities.com/mihir_shah_m[/url]




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