Once the cataract has been removed by
cataract surgical method either phacoemulsification or extracapsular
extraction, after the clouded lens is removed then a clear artificial lens is
implanted into the empty lens capsule.
- Plastic
- Acrylic
- Silicone
Some IOLs are rigid plastic and implanted through an
incision that requires several stitches ( sutures ) to close. However, many
IOLs are flexible, allowing a smaller incision that requires no stitches.
The surgeon can fold this type of lens and insert it into the empty capsule where the natural lens used to be. Once in place the lens unfolds to about 1 / 4 inch ( 6 mm ) in diameter.
An intraocular lens ( IOL ) requires no care and becomes a permanent part of eye patient.
Recent advances in IOLs include lenses that filter out ultraviolet light also known as blue-blocking lenses.
Other types of an intraocular lens provide multifocal vision being able to see things both near and at a distance. Multifocal lenses offer reasonably good near and distance vision.
However, vision at the intermediate range is sometimes less than satisfactory.
The surgeon can fold this type of lens and insert it into the empty capsule where the natural lens used to be. Once in place the lens unfolds to about 1 / 4 inch ( 6 mm ) in diameter.
An intraocular lens ( IOL ) requires no care and becomes a permanent part of eye patient.
Recent advances in IOLs include lenses that filter out ultraviolet light also known as blue-blocking lenses.
Other types of an intraocular lens provide multifocal vision being able to see things both near and at a distance. Multifocal lenses offer reasonably good near and distance vision.
However, vision at the intermediate range is sometimes less than satisfactory.
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