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Operations on the lens: Extracapsular cataract extraction [ECCE]: Other: With placement of an iris-fixated posterior chamber lens, special variant of intraocular lens

The lens of your eye was surgically replaced by an artificial lens.

The lens of the eye is located behind the pupil. The pupil is a round hole in the iris. The lens of the eye is transparent, and lens-shaped like a magnifying glass. It lies in a fixed, transparent capsule made of connective tissue.

You then had an artificial lens inserted.

The capsule of your own lens remained in your eye. Your artificial lens is now inside this capsule.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

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