Intraocular capsular shield

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1993-04-30

1997-10-14

Dawson, Glenn

Surgery

Instruments

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

623 6, A61F 900

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056766696

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method including a capsular shield for use in cataract surgery for protection of a posterior lens capsule during removal of a capsule nucleus. The shield includes a flexible, deformable soft shield having an outer configuration of a size and shape to fit within the lens capsule at a position between the nucleus and the posterior capsule to protect the posterior capsule during removal of the capsule nucleus.

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