Method and apparatus for folding of intraocular lens

Details Method and apparatus for folding of intraocular lens Method and apparatus for folding of intraocular lens

1994-04-29

1997-12-30

Shay, Randy C.

Surgery

Instruments

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

623 6, A61F 900

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057024022

ABSTRACT:
A method of inserting a foldable intraocular lens (IOL) into the eye of a patient comprising holding a foldable IOL with forceps with the IOL being in a first folded condition in which the IOL has at least one fold and folding the IOL into a second folded condition in which the IOL has at least the first fold and a second fold. The IOL is retained in the second folded condition in a tubular member. The IOL is then transferred in substantially the second folded condition into the eye of the patient.

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