Lens diopter for cataract

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I have a cataract in my left eye(developed after retinal detachment surgery). I have been advised a 7 diopter monofocal lens implant. Could you please explain what this means and what low diopter lenses are?

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Dr. Arjun Kumar Singh Ophthalmologist 45 yrs exp Patna Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Arjun Kumar Singh

Ophthalmologist 45 yrs exp Patna

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It is very complicated process ,in short you can understand ,the higher the anterior posterior length of eye ball , chance of less diopter power of lens you require for implantation in cataract surgery.

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