Abstract
Spontaneous late subluxation of an intraocular lens (IOL) is a rare but serious complication of cataract surgery, often associated with poor zonular support. The management of this complication with a conventional forceps is difficult because the forceps often cannot adequately grasp the optic or haptic to fixate the IOL to the sclera or iris or remove it. The new suction-based grasping tool has a suction cup at the end. The combination of a suction vector and the use of a set of specially designed suction tips allow grasping and stabilization of the subluxated IOL. The properties of the suction-based grasping tool provide better control of the subluxated IOL, simplifying the management of these challenging cases. Drs. Olson and Mackenzie have a patent application pending for the disclosed device. No other author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
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