FDA approves first intraocular lens with extended range of vision for cataract patients

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Title: FDA approves first intraocular lens with extended range of vision for cataract patients

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FDA approves first intraocular lens with extended range of vision for cataract patients

07/15/2016 01:14 PM EDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first intraocular lens (IOL) that provides cataract patients with an extended depth-of-focus, which helps improve their sharpness of vision (visual acuity) at near, intermediate and far distances.

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