Surgery – Miscellaneous – Methods
Patent
1994-11-01
1996-12-17
Pellegrino, Stephen C.
Surgery
Miscellaneous
Methods
606107, A61B 1700
Patent
active
055843042
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for inserting foldable IOL's into the eye are disclosed. The present methods include holding a foldable IOL with a forceps; passing the IOL through the bore of a tubular member; placing the distal end portion of the tubular member in proximity to or in the eye; causing at least a portion of the IOL to pass through the open distal end of the tubular member; and releasing the IOL from the forceps in the eye. Apparatus including tubular members and forceps, particularly useful in practicing the present methods, are also disclosed.
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Dawson Glenn
Pellegrino Stephen C.
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