pseudophakia
Eye With an Artificial Lens
Plain-language definition
An eye that has an artificial intraocular lens implant after cataract surgery.
Where this term comes up
“Macular edema risk: Use with caution in aphakia, pseudophakia with torn posterior lens capsule”
Medication · Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod)
“Pseudophakic patients (already had cataract surgery)”
Condition · Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
“Phakic eyes (with their own natural lens) in some original series; pseudophakic eyes can be treated but with somewhat lower success in some studies”
Treatment · Pneumatic Retinopexy
- Category
- Treatment or procedure
- Also written as
- pseudophakic
Treatment terms describe procedures, surgeries, devices, or treatment strategies used to manage eye and vision conditions.
Related glossary terms
- macula
Central Retina
- conjunctiva
Eye Surface Membrane
- IOP
Intraocular Pressure
- periocular
Around the Eye
- prostaglandin
Glaucoma Pressure-Lowering Drop
- cystoid
Cyst-Like
A note on medical context
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