Cryptic crossword clue
New form of trachoma resulting from a type of lens system 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ACHROMAT

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The straight part
We know that "type of lens system" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of lens system = achromat.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ACHROMAT mean?

ACHROMAT noun
  1. A lens that imparts little color; a lens that is achromatic.

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