Lens implantation refers to the implantation of an artificial, synthetic lens inside the eye. It is replaced to provide the focusing power of the natural lens, which is removed surgically in cataract surgery. The artificial lenses are strong and never require replacement.
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I lost eye sight because of rocket blowing up in eye. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor, When I was younger, I had a bottle rocket blow up in my eye. It left a scar in front of my pupil, so I am no longer able to see out of the eye, and am considered legally blind. My pupil stays dilated all the time, and where it is not able to focus on anything, it wonders to the right. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thankfully only one eye was affected and I hope your other eye is intact and fully functional. Unfortunately, a dilated pupil that does not react to light in the affected eye means that it is no longer transmitting information to the brain and therefore is considered... Read Full »