Tool for inserting compressible intraocular lenses into the eye and method
US4919130A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 1987 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/1664
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The tool and method for preparing for insertion into an eye an intraocular lens formed of a compressible material includes an elongated hollow chamber with an inlet end and an outlet end. An intraocular lens formed of a compressible material is extruded to a smaller size that fits in the elongated chamber by a compresser which includes an outlet adapted to be aligned with the inlet end of the elongated chamber. The extruded intraocular lens is pushed through the elongated chamber from the inlet end through to the outlet end.
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