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Preferred term

Phakic Intraocular Lenses  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Lens, Intraocular, Phakic
  • Phakic Intraocular Lens

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RKK1P4NB-C

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