aphakia

noun

Meaning

The absence of the crystalline lens of the eye, often resulting from surgery or injury.

Examples

The patient experienced significant vision changes due to post-surgical aphakia.
Corrective glasses are often required to compensate for the hyperopia associated with aphakia.

Synonyms: lenslessness, absence of lens

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aphakia

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈfeɪkiə/

Definition

The absence of the crystalline lens of the eye, often resulting from surgery or injury.

Examples

The patient experienced significant vision changes due to post-surgical aphakia.
Corrective glasses are often required to compensate for the hyperopia associated with aphakia.
The ophthalmologist monitored the patient closely for complications arising from aphakia.

Synonyms of aphakia

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