aphakic
English
editAlternative forms
edit- aphacic (dated)
Etymology
editAdjective
editaphakic (not comparable)
- (ophthalmology) Exhibiting aphakia; lacking the lens of the eye.
- Synonym: (dated) aphakial
- Aphakic people are reported to be able to see ultraviolet wavelengths that are normally excluded by the lens.
Translations
editNoun
editaphakic (plural aphakics)
- One who has aphakia.