An artificial lens made of plastic, silicone, acrylic
or other material that is implanted inside the eye during cataract surgery. Abbreviated
IOL.
R emoval of the cataract and insertion of the IOL typically takes about an hour
and does not require hospitalization. The IOL is implanted within the capsule, which
provides permanent support for the lens. The IOL is never handled or adjusted, as
a contact lens might be. If an IOL is not implanted during cataract surgery, the
patient may use contact lenses or cataract glasses.
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