If an injured worker has an aphakic eye with vision capable of being corrected, what is the standard rating for this condition?

The appropriate standard rating for an aphakic eye with vision that can be corrected is indeed 20%. Aphakia refers to the absence of the eye's natural lens, commonly following cataract surgery. In California Workers' Compensation, eye conditions are evaluated based on a specific schedule that assigns percentage ratings based on visual acuity and the impact of the condition on an individual's overall function.

For an aphakic eye that can be compensated for with corrective lenses or surgery, the established rating recognizes that the injury does result in some degree of impairment but gives credit for the ability to achieve improved vision through corrective means. A 20% rating is consistent with the guidelines set forth by the California Workers' Compensation system to reflect both the loss of the lens and the compensatory ability to correct vision, bridging the gap between complete vision loss and full functionality.

The other provided ratings either underestimate or overestimate the impact of this condition when considering the potential for correction. Hence, the 20% rating accurately reflects the balance between impairment and the function regained through correction.