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Implantation of multifocal (non-accommodative) intraocular lenses during cataract surgery

 
Guidance issued
 
Number: IPG264

Summary

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on the implantation of multifocal (non-accommodative) intraocular lenses during cataract surgery.

Description

A cataract is an eye condition in which the lens becomes cloudy over time. If untreated, cataracts can lead to blindness. During cataract surgery, the clouded lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens, which provides clearer vision. Unlike standard intraocular lenses, a multifocal intraocular lens has areas with different focusing power with the aim of allowing near and distant objects to be seen without the need for spectacles.

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Details

Arrangement:
Normal
Topic area:
Eye
Surgical procedures
Specialty:
Ophthalmology
Specialist advice has been sought from:

United Kingdom & Ireland Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

RoyalCollege of Ophthalmologists

British Society for Refractive Surgery

Date notified to NICE:
03 August 2007
Provisional consultation date:
Winter 2008
Guidance issue date:
25 June 2008

Contact details:

Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
Technical lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
Steven Barnes
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA

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