Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Intraocular Lenses

Artificial implanted lenses.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Artificial implanted lenses.

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6 entry terms
  • Lens, Intraocular
  • Lenses, Intraocular
  • Intraocular Lens
  • Implantable Contact Lens
  • Contact Lens, Implantable
  • Lens, Implantable Contact

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

artificial lens: do not confuse with LENS, CRYSTALLINE (Category A); commonly used after cataract extraction but do not coordinate with CATARACT EXTRACTION unless particularly discussed; PSEUDOPHAKIA is available for the state of the eye in the presence of an intraocular lens after cataract extraction

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Previous Indexing

  • Cataract Extraction (1966-1978)
  • Lenses (1966-1978)
  • Prosthesis (1966-1978)

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  1. E07w.632w.500w.460w
  2. E07w.695w.460w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Intraocular Lenses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007910. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007910
  2. Intraocular Lenses. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intraocular_lens
  3. Intraocular Lenses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q32806