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Methods and apparatus for inserting foldable IOL\s into the eye are disclosed. The present methods include holding a foldable IOL with a forceps; passing the IOL through the bore of a tubular member; placing the distal end portion of the tubular member in proximity to or in the eye; causing at least

Methods and apparatus for inserting foldable IOL\s into the eye are disclosed. The present methods include holding a foldable IOL with a forceps; passing the IOL through the bore of a tubular member; placing the distal end portion of the tubular member in proximity to or in the eye; causing at least a portion of the IOL to pass through the open distal end of the tubular member; and releasing the IOL from the forceps in the eye. Apparatus including tubular members and forceps, particularly useful in practicing the present methods, are also disclosed.

대표청구항 ▼

A method of inserting a foldable intraocular lens into the eye of a patient comprising: holding a foldable intraocular lens with a forceps which can be moved between an open position and a closed position; passing said held foldable intraocular lens distally in the bore of a tubular member having a

A method of inserting a foldable intraocular lens into the eye of a patient comprising: holding a foldable intraocular lens with a forceps which can be moved between an open position and a closed position; passing said held foldable intraocular lens distally in the bore of a tubular member having a distal end portion and an open distal end; placing said distal end portion in proximity to or in the eye of the patient; causing said foldable intraocular lens and at least a portion of said forceps to pass through said open distal end; and releasing said foldable intraocular lens from said forceps in the eye of the patient.