First Author: D.Nixon CANADA
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Purpose:
Assess the efficacy of a novel pre-loaded inserter system for micro-implantation cataract surgery (MICS) with a single-piece hydrophobic-acrylic intraocular lens (IOL).
Setting:
Private practice in Canada
Methods:
Twenty (20) 1-piece hydrophobic acrylic IOLs in each group were used with either the new pre-loaded inserter system or the current inserter system that requires hand-loading of the IOL into the inserter cartridge. Total time taken from the moment the eye is ready for IOL implantation until the IOL is delivered, including length of time of the various sub-steps of the procedure, were measured. Ease of use of the two inserters as well as complications such as crimped or torn haptics, upside-down delivery were assessed.
Results:
Hand-loading of IOLs takes time, may be difficult for inexperienced individuals, and presents an opportunity for contamination and damage of the IOL. Improper loading technique can result in haptic crimping/tearing. The pre-loaded IOL inserter offers less opportunity for contamination of the IOL and prevents any chance of mis-loading. The time taken to prepare the inserter for use was considerably less in the pre-loaded group. The decrease in time was considered procedurally significant.
Conclusions:
The new pre-loaded inserter performed as well as the current inserter and took less time to prepare, increasing the efficiency of the MICS procedure. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE?: ... receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented, ... research is funded, fully or partially, by a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented
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