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Noun: intraocular lens
  1. An artificial lens that is implanted into the eye of someone to replace a damaged natural lens or someone who has had a cataract removed
    "The surgeon implanted an intraocular lens after removing the patient's cataract"

Derived forms: intraocular lenses

Type of: lens, lens system

Encyclopedia: Intraocular lens