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Lenses

Medical Definition: Pieces of glass or other transparent materials used for magnification or increased visual acuity.
Guide Notes: for microscopes, magnifying glasses, telescopes, etc. but not for eyeglasses or sunglasses ( = EYEGLASSES); see next entry
Lenses Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Contact Lenses - Lenses designed to be worn on the front surface of the eyeball. (UMDNS, 1999)
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Eyeglasses - A pair of ophthalmic lenses in a frame or mounting which is supported by the nose and ears. The purpose is to aid or improve vision. It does not include goggles or nonprescription sun glasses for which EYE PROTECTIVE DEVICES is available.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Lenses, Intraocular - Artificial implanted lenses.

Lenses Medical Definitions and Terms

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