Intraocular lens insertion system

Details Intraocular lens insertion system Intraocular lens insertion system

1989-03-06

1990-03-06

Frinks, Ronald L.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Eye prosthesis

Intraocular lens

606107, A61F 216, A61B 1700

Patent

active

049062476

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for folding a soft, plastic intraocular lens (IOL) for use by surgeons as a replacement for a person's cataractic lens. The lens is placed on a jig. The surgeon inserts a pair of forceps into a hollow soft plastic tube which is stretched by opening the forceps. The stretch plastic tube is placed over the lens while the surgeon releases the forceps and folds the tube about the lens thereby folding the lens within the stretched hollow tube. The folded lens and tube is inserted through a suitable incision within the eye and the lens allowed to unfold. The hollow tube is removed and the lens positioned as determined by the surgeon.

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