Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Intraocular Lens Implantation

Insertion of an artificial lens to replace the natural CRYSTALLINE LENS after CATARACT EXTRACTION or to supplement the natural lens which is left in place.

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Abstract

Insertion of an artificial lens to replace the natural CRYSTALLINE LENS after CATARACT EXTRACTION or to supplement the natural lens which is left in place.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular
  • Implantation, Intraocular Lens
  • Implantations, Intraocular Lens
  • Intraocular Lens Implantations
  • Lens Implantations, Intraocular

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

98; was see LENSES, INTRAOCULAR 1979-97

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Previous Indexing

  • Lenses (1966-1978)
  • Lenses, Intraocular (1979-1997)

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  1. E04w.540w.825w.600

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Intraocular Lens Implantation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019654. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019654
  2. Intraocular Lens Implantation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72367267