Phakia vs. Aphakia

Phakianoun

The presence of the natural crystalline lens of the eye.

Aphakianoun

(ophthalmology) the absence of the lens of the eye.

Aphakianoun

An anomalous state of refraction caused by the absence of the crystalline lens, as after operations for cataract. The remedy is the use of powerful convex lenses.

Aphakianoun

absence of the natural lens of the eye (usually resulting from the removal of cataracts)

Aphakia

Aphakia is the absence of the lens of the eye, due to surgical removal, such as in cataract surgery, a perforating wound or ulcer, or congenital anomaly. It causes a loss of accommodation, high degree of farsightedness (hyperopia), and a deep anterior chamber.