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What is the IOL made of?

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  1. American Academy of Ophthalmology
     
    American Academy of Ophthalmology answered:

    Most of the IOLs implanted today are made of silicone or acrylic materials. These lenses can be folded and inserted through a small (approximately 3 millimeter) incision during cataract surgery. In the past, IOLs have been made of hard plastic, similar to a hard contact lens.

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    Most of the IOLs implanted today are made of silicone or acrylic materials. These lenses can be folded and inserted through a small (approximately 3 millimeter) incision during cataract surgery. In the past, IOLs have been made of hard plastic,... More

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