PRELOADED INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL) SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A preloaded intraocular lens (IOL) system/method utilizing haptic compression is disclosed. This disclosed system/method utilizes an IOL packaged in a compressed state that is inserted into a patient using a cartridge and a lumen through which the IOL is advancing. In this regard, since the haptic surrounds the IOL in a coplanar manner during loading of the IOL, the IOL can be shipped and stored in a compressed state. This compressed state is obtained by haptic enclosing the IOL during the manufacturing process, ensuring that the IOL is accurately aligned and delivered in a predetermined orientation within the patient's eye. This compressed packaging of the IOL makes it possible to more consistently and consistently place the IOL in the patient, eliminating potential physician mistakes during the critical IOL placement process.