aphakic
/eɪˈfeɪkɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or having the condition of being without a lens in the eye, usually after cataract surgery.
- After his surgery, he wore special aphakic glasses to help him see clearly.
- She was fitted with contact lenses designed for aphakic patients.
- The doctor explained that an aphakic eye cannot focus light without corrective lenses.
Synonyms
noun
- A person who has no lens in one or both eyes.
- Many aphakics choose intraocular lens implants for convenience.
- As an aphakic, he needed thick glasses to correct his vision.
- The clinic provides support groups for aphakics adjusting to life without natural lenses.