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pseudophakia
Pronunciation: soo-doh-FAY-kee-ah
The presence of an artificial intraocular lens in place of the natural crystalline lens.
Full Definition
Pseudophakia refers to the condition where an eye contains an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) that has replaced the natural crystalline lens, typically following cataract surgery. This is the desired outcome of modern cataract surgery, where the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens. Pseudophakic eyes generally have good visual outcomes and stable refraction.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish clearly from aphakia in surgical and clinical reports.
In Context
- "The patient achieved 20/20 vision following pseudophakia with a premium multifocal IOL." — Post-operative assessment
- "Pseudophakic bullous keratopathy developed six months after cataract surgery." — Complication report
Also known as
artificial lens implantation
Contrasted with
aphakia
phakia
Don't confuse with
aphakia
phakia