Aphakia, Postcataract
| Definition: |
Absence of the crystalline lens resulting from cataract extraction. |
| Notes: |
"aphakic eye" probably goes here unless truly congen ( = APHAKIA /congen); do not coord with CATARACT EXTRACTION unless particularly discussed; PSEUDOPHAKIA is available for the postcataract eye with an intraocular lens |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cataract Extraction (1966-1977),Lens, Crystalline (1966-1977) |
Aphakia, Postcataract Definitions and Terms
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