Aphakia
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aphakia-245-1001468
title:
Aphakia
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Aphakia is the absence of the lens of the eye, due to surgical removal, such as in cataract surgery, a perforating wound or ulcer, or congenital anomaly. It causes a loss of ability to maintain focus (accommodation), high degree of farsightedness (hyperopia), and a deep anterior chamber. Complications include detachment of the vitreous or retina, and glaucoma. Babies are rarely born with aphakia. Occurrence most often results from surgery to remove a congenital cataract. Congenital cataracts usu
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description:
Absence of the lens of the eye
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphakia
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2024-02-01T19:43:16Z
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