Ophthalmic kit and method for lens insertion

Details Ophthalmic kit and method for lens insertion Ophthalmic kit and method for lens insertion

1994-03-14

1996-11-26

Dawson, Glenn

Surgery

Instruments

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

128898, A61B 1900, A61F 900

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055780423

ABSTRACT:
An ophthalmic kit contains a foldable intraocular lens and a disposable lens insertion device in a sterile condition with the lens positioned in its normal unfolded configuration between open jaws of the insertion device until needed for lens implantation. When needed for lens implantation, the jaws of the insertion device are closed about the lens to fold the lens to a compact folded configuration while the insertion device and lens are on the tray. The insertion device is then placed in a reusable handle to form an ophthalmic instrument which holds the jaws closed with an anterior tip portion of the insertion device projecting beyond the anterior end of the handle for insertion into a patient's eye through an incision, and plunger is moved forwardly through the handle and insertion device to eject the folded lens into the patient's eye.

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