monofocal IOL
- noun
- /ˈmɒnəˌfoʊkəl ˈaɪ.oʊˈɛl/
- Specialized
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lente intraocular monofocal
- 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
An artificial lens with one focus placed in the eye to give clear distance vision after cataract surgery
A small clear plastic piece put in the eye to replace the part that focuses light after cataract surgery
A clear artificial lens placed inside the eye to replace the natural lens after cataract surgery
How Many Foci
- Specialized
- Specialized
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.