aphakia

/əˈfeɪkiə/
noun
  1. The absence of the lens of the eye, usually after cataract surgery.
    • Aphakia can cause blurry vision without corrective lenses.
    • The doctor explained that aphakia is common after cataract removal.
    • After the operation, the patient had aphakia and needed special contact lenses.
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