Apparatus for folding flexible intraocular lenses

Details Apparatus for folding flexible intraocular lenses Apparatus for folding flexible intraocular lenses

1994-12-27

1996-08-27

Jackson, Gary

Surgery

Instruments

Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or...

623 6, A61F 900

Patent

active

055496148

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for and methods of preparing and inserting flexible intraocular lenses, through incisions in ocular tissue made during phacoemulsification cataract surgery. The incisions are preferably no longer than 3 mm. The intraocular lens is placed on a template which facilitates multiple folding of the intraocular lens. Multiple folds in the lens are then accomplished with the template providing necessary and proper orientation, stabilization, and positioning of the lens. The intraocular lens folded using the template is held with a lens-insertion forceps and is inserted and released inside the eye, whereupon the lens unfolds in its proper position and configuration inside the eye. An intraocular lens having both plate haptics and J-style or C-style haptics is provided.

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