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monofocal lens implant

monofocal lens implant

5.2
An artificial lens with one focus placed in the eye to give clear distance vision after cataract surgery
  • noun
  • /ˈmɒnəˌfoʊkəl lɛnz ˈɪmplænt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : implante de lente monofocal
  • After her cataract operation, she received a monofocal lens implant to improve her distance vision.

Examples

  • A monofocal lens implant usually requires patients to wear reading glasses for near tasks after surgery.

  • The ophthalmologist explained the benefits of a monofocal lens implant compared to multifocal alternatives.

  • I got a monofocal lens implant!

  • The monofocal lens implant is effective.

  • After her cataract surgery, she chose a monofocal lens implant to ensure clear vision for driving.

  • The doctor recommended a monofocal lens implant for patients who primarily need distance vision.

  • He was pleased with the results of his monofocal lens implant, which significantly improved his ability to see far away.

Synonyms

monofocal IOL
vsmonofocal lens implant
  • Specialized
6.7

A lens placed in the eye during cataract surgery that gives clear distance vision

is the fuller phrase rather than the shorter technical abbreviation
intraocular lens
vsmonofocal lens implant
  • Specialized
4.6

A small clear plastic piece put in the eye to replace the part that focuses light after cataract surgery

is limited to single focus use for clear distance vision
interocular lens implant
vsmonofocal lens implant
  • Specialized
5.1

A clear artificial lens placed inside the eye to replace the natural lens after cataract surgery

specifies single focal point aimed at distance vision rather than general replacement
lens implant
vsmonofocal lens implant
  • Specialized
4.1

A clear artificial lens placed in the eye to replace a cloudy natural lens after cataract surgery

focuses on single focus distance vision rather than general lens replacement

How Many Foci

multifocal lens implant
  • Specialized
6.3
monofocal lens implant
  • Specialized
5.2

Surface Forms

monofocal lens implant singular
monofocal lens implants plural

Morphology

monofocal + lens + implant

The phrase is compositional: 'mono-/monofocal' indicates a single focal point, 'lens' is a device that focuses light, and 'implant' is a device inserted into the body, so together they describe an implanted lens with one focal point. Although technical medical vocabulary, the meaning follows predictable morphological and compounding patterns, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent elements can infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Monofocal lens implant comes from parts that mean 'one focus': mono means 'one', focal means 'focus', and implant means something put into the body. It is a lens put into the eye with a single focus, so it helps you see clearly at one distance, usually for far vision, and that is why people often need reading glasses for close work.