title: Ultraviolet-absorbing intraocular lenses.
abstract: Chemical analysis of the ultraviolet-absorbing materials in American Medical Optics, Cilco, and Optical Radiation Corporation intraocular lenses is reported. Clinical considerations are discussed, and the absence of any long-term safety and effectiveness data is noted.
mesh_terms: D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D013057:Spectrum Analysis; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*