IOLVIP
IOLVIP
IOLVIP (pronounced eye-ohl-vip) is a medical term that stands for Intraocular Lens for Visually Impaired People. It is a surgical procedure designed to improve the vision of people with severe sight impairment.
Etymology
The term IOLVIP is an acronym derived from the words Intraocular Lens and Visually Impaired People. The term Intraocular is derived from the Latin words 'intra' meaning 'within' and 'ocular' meaning 'eye'. The term Visually Impaired People refers to individuals who have sight loss that cannot be fully corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
Procedure
The IOLVIP procedure involves the implantation of a specially designed lens into the eye. This lens helps to magnify the image that is projected onto the retina, thereby improving the patient's vision. The procedure is typically performed under local anaesthetic and takes approximately one hour.
Related Terms
- Intraocular Lens: A lens that is surgically implanted into the eye.
- Visually Impaired: A term used to describe individuals who have sight loss that cannot be fully corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
- Retina: The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye that converts light images to nerve signals and sends them to the brain.
- Anaesthetic: A substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on IOLVIP
- Wikipedia's article - IOLVIP
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