Method for making IOL insertion apparatus

Details Method for making IOL insertion apparatus Method for making IOL insertion apparatus

1999-01-25

2000-07-04

Smith, Jeffrey A.

Surgery

Instruments

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

A61F 900

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060832304

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a lubricity enhancing component physically secured to said hollow tube and concentrated at or near the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.

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