aphakic
- noun
- /əˈfeɪkɪk/
- Specialized
- An aphakic may require special contact lenses to restore normal vision.
Examples
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Many aphakics find it challenging to see clearly.
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After cataract surgery, the patient became an aphakic and needed corrective lenses.
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The study compared visual outcomes in aphakic and pseudophakic children.
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An aphakic person may require special glasses.
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After cataract surgery, the patient became an aphakic person and needed corrective lenses to see clearly.
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An aphakic individual requires specialized contact lenses in order to achieve normal vision.
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Many aphakic people struggle with visual clarity and often seek additional support for their vision.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aphakic comes from the Greek parts a- 'without' and phakos 'lens', which also meant 'lentil' because a lens looks like a small lentil. An aphakic person is 'without' the eye's natural lens, so they often need special glasses or contact lenses.
