Implantation of accommodating intraocular lenses for cataract
Guidance issued
Number: IPG209
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 implantation of accommodating intraocular lenses for cataract.
Description:
During cataract surgery the clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and clear vision is most commonly obtained with an implanted artificial lens. The standard intraocular lens has no focusing capability, whereas an accommodating intraocular lens allows focusing on near and distant objects.
Arrangement:
Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:
Eye
Surgical procedures
Specialty:
Medical opthalmology
Specialist advice has been sought from:
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
UK and Ireland society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Date notified to NICE:
23 January 2006
Provisional consultation date:
Summer 2006
IP Pub Date:
28 February 2007
Contact
Details:
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