- Types:
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accommodating IOL, accommodating lens implant
a lens implant containing a hinge that allows for both near and far vision (thus mimicking the natural lens of a young person)
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monofocal IOL, monofocal lens implant
a lens with a single focus that is used after cataract surgery to provide clear distance vision
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multifocal IOL, multifocal lens implant
a type of lens implant that contains several rings with a common center and adjusts for near or far vision; the eye is in focus for near and far vision simultaneously
