What is a secondary intraocular lens implant?
An intraocular lens implant is a small, plastic lens that an eye surgeon can put in your eye to replace a lens that has been removed because of a cataract. A cataract is an area of cloudiness inside the eye’s lens. Usually the plastic lens is implanted during surgery to remove the cataract. A secondary implant is one that is done some time after cataract surgery. Many years ago, cataract surgery did not routinely involve replacing the eye’s cloudy lens with a plastic one. After the lens was removed, people had to use contact lenses or glasses with thick lenses to replace the eye’s lens. Now, a plastic lens can be implanted into the eye, even years after a lens was removed. When is it used? Secondary intraocular lenses are used to improve vision for people who have had cataract surgery and now rely on thick glasses or contact lenses. How do I prepare for the procedure? Your eye will be measured so that proper lens implant can be chosen. You will need to arrange for someone to take you h
