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Aphakia

Aphakia Meaning & Definition
Aphakia Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Aphakia?

[n] absence of the natural lens of the eye (usually resulting from the removal of cataracts)

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See Also | vision defect | visual defect | visual disorder | visual impairment

Aphakia In Webster's Dictionary

\A*pha"ki*a\, n. [NL.; Gr. 'a priv. + ? seed of a lentil.] (Med.) An anomalous state of refraction caused by the absence of the crystalline lens, as after operations for cataract. The remedy is the use of powerful convex lenses. --Dunglison.

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