Intraocular Lens
This is a synthetic lens that is implanted in the eye.
There are many different types and styles, in the main however they fall into the following categories.
PMMA rigid lenses
Silicone or acrylic foldable lenses
3 piece or single piece
Fixed Focus (Monofocal) or Variable Focus (Multifocal or Accommodative).
Lenses are usually round in shape and are approximately 5-6mm across the optic or central portion.
To ensure they remain stable within the eye, they have stabilising arms called haptics.
In a one piece lens, the optic and haptic are as one, whilst they are joined together in the 3 piece version.
The intraocular lens is positioned behind the iris it is not usually visible from the front and would expect to remain in place for a life time.
Mr Rajesh Aggarwal Consultant Eye Surgeon
6 6 Vision
