monofocal IOL
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- noun
- /ˈmɒnəˌfoʊkəl ˈaɪ.oʊˈɛl/
- Specialized
- Most patients receiving a monofocal IOL still need reading glasses for close-up tasks.
Examples
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A monofocal IOL is often chosen for its ability to provide sharp distance vision.
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After his cataract surgery, the doctor recommended a monofocal IOL to help him see distant objects clearly.
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The surgeon implanted a monofocal IOL during the procedure.
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Patients often prefer a monofocal IOL for distance vision.
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During her cataract surgery, the doctor implanted a monofocal IOL to ensure she would have clear distance vision.
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Patients often choose a monofocal IOL because it helps them see far away without blurry vision after cataract surgery.
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After the procedure, he noticed a significant improvement in his sight thanks to the monofocal IOL that was placed in his eye.
Synonyms
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A clear man-made lens put inside the eye to replace a cloudy lens after cataract surgery
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A small clear plastic piece put in the eye to replace the part that focuses light after cataract surgery
An artificial lens with one focus placed in the eye to give clear distance vision after cataract surgery
A clear artificial lens placed inside the eye to replace the natural lens after cataract surgery
How Many Foci
- Specialized
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
monofocal + IOL
The term is directly compositional: 'monofocal' combines mono- (one/single) with focal (relating to focus) and 'IOL' denotes an intraocular lens, so the phrase literally means a lens with a single focus point. Although it's a medical/technical term, its meaning is predictable from the parts rather than idiomatic, so a learner who knows the constituents can infer the meaning.
Etymology
Monofocal IOL comes from its parts: mono means 'one', focal means 'focus', and IOL is the lens put inside the eye. It works like a camera set to one distance, so it gives clear vision at that distance and people often still need reading glasses for close work.