Film 92418: Horizontal Haptic Micropunch in Piercing 4flanged Technique for Fixation of Single Piece IOLs | ASCRS
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Film 92418: Horizontal Haptic Micropunch in Piercing 4flanged Technique for Fixation of Single Piece IOLs
May 2023
Meeting: 2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting
Presenting Author: Durval Carvalho Jr., PhD
Category: Instruments & Devices/IOLs
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The absence or insufficient capsular support can generate a conundrum for a the cataract surgeon who planned for a premium lens such as toric or multifocal single piece IOL. We present a universal technique utilizing an Micropunch Instrument that pierces the haptic without damage to it and allows a four flanged(prolene 5-0)scleral fixation avoiding the necessity to change for 3-piece IOL.

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