Definitions for aphakia
aphaki·a

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1. aphakianoun

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

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1. aphakianoun

   the absence of the lens of the eye.

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1. Aphakia

   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 congenital cataract. Congenital cataracts usually develop as a result of infection of the fetus or genetic reasons. It is often difficult to identify the exact cause of these cataracts, especially if only one eye is affected. People with aphakia have relatively small pupils and their pupils dilate to a lesser degree.

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1. aphakia

   Aphakia is a medical condition characterized by the absence of the lens of the eye, due to surgical removal, a penetrating wound or ulcer, or congenital anomaly. This condition can cause severe vision impairment or blindness.

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1. Aphakianoun

   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

2. Etymology: [NL.; Gr. 'a priv. + seed of a lentil.]

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1. Aphakia

   Aphakia is the absence of the lens of the eye, due to surgical removal, a perforating wound or ulcer, or congenital anomaly. It causes a loss of accommodation, far sightedness, and a deep anterior chamber. Complications include detachment of the vitreous or retina, and glaucoma. Aphakic people are reported to be able to see ultraviolet wavelengths that are normally excluded by the lens. They perceive this light as whitish blue or whitish violet. This may have had an effect on the colors perceived by artist Claude Monet, who had cataract surgery in 1923. Babies are rarely born with aphakia. Occurrence most often results from surgery to remove congenital cataracts. Congenital cataracts usually develop as a result of infection of the fetus or genetic reasons. It is often difficult to identify the exact cause of these cataracts, especially if only one eye is affected. People with aphakia have relatively small pupils and their pupils dilate to a lesser degree.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aphakia

   Absence of crystalline lens totally or partially from field of vision, from any cause except after cataract extraction. Aphakia is mainly congenital or as result of LENS DISLOCATION AND SUBLUXATION.

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1. • Visual Impairment

How to pronounce aphakia?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of aphakia in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of aphakia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=aphakia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aphakia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphakia
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphakia
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=aphakia