Intraocular lens (IOL) injector and method of use thereof
US10426602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/1667
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a device and method for inserting an IOL into an eye of a patient. The IOL injector is configured to automatically load an IOL into the injector by folding and aligning the IOL into a lens cartridge of the injector without manual manipulation of the IOL by the physician during the procedure. The injector is configured to properly orient and align the IOL within the injector and maintain proper alignment throughout delivery of the IOL to the eye of a patient and thereby ensuring that the IOL is properly positioned and oriented at a predetermined location in the eye.
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