Intraocular Lens Iol

Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are clear, artificial lenses that replace the eye’s natural lens. They are typically implanted during cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange to correct vision problems such as near sightedness or age-related farsightedness, and can help reduce dependence on glasses for many daily activities.

What is an Intraocular Lens (IOL) and Its Role in Eye Care

An intraocular lens (IOL lens) is a small ophthalmic product, it is an artificial lens that replaces your eye’s natural lens during cataract surgery. Your natural lens bends light to help you see clearly, but a cataract makes the lens cloudy, causing blurry, hazy, or dull vision. Cataract surgery removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear IOL, restoring sharper vision.

IOLs come with different focusing powers, similar to prescription glasses or contact lenses. Your...