Intraocular lens (IOL) injector
A tubular device with an interchangeable cartridge and a plunger, designed to fold and inject a foldable intraocular lens through a small incision.
How it is used
Used in cataract surgery to introduce the folded intraocular lens into the capsular bag through the same incision used for phacoemulsification.
Clinical tip
Injection speed must be carefully controlled so the lens unfolds smoothly and in a controlled manner within the capsular bag.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-05.
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