Four IOL Delivery Devices to Rule Them All by Brooke Herron
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s surgical techniques evolve, instrumentation and devices must also adapt to meet those needs. In this sphere, one area that has seen remarkable progress is in intraocular lenses (IOLs). And it’s not just the lenses that have changed — the way they're delivered to the eye has evolved, too. Originally, IOLs were delivered via a reusable syringetype injector, which have become single-use to help ensure sterile conditions. Additionally, and based on surgeon requests, the size and design has progressed to cartridges with parallel end tips, which allow for smaller incisions than previous conical tips; and lateral rails that secure the lens position during butterfly flap closure. Further, based on demand from the lens industry, gliding agents have also been upgraded to sophisticated hydrophilic coatings. These technologies have been mastered by O&O MDC, which is recognized as one of the three world leaders in this regard, according to Director of International Sales Vasileios Skountis.
Developing delivery systems that reign supreme
lens loading under direct visualization — which reduces preparation time and enables a faster, safer and more efficient surgery. Presenting their court of products...
The O&O product catalog features IOL delivery devices, all of which are singleuse. Using an innovative cartridge design, each device provides easy
Inside SWING is a hydrophilic and hydrophobic delivery system. It can be used in micro-incision cataract surgery (dependent on the cartridge type) in either traditional or wound-assist surgical techniques.
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