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Steam-sterilizable fundus contact lenses
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|January 1, 1981
Summary
New contact lenses designed for vitreous surgery are small, lightweight, and steam-sterilizable. These specialized lenses improve surgical procedures by offering both freely floating and infusion handle options.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Instrumentation
Background:
- Vitreous surgery requires specialized intraocular tools.
- Existing instruments may have limitations in handling or sterilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and develop novel contact lenses for vitreous surgery.
- To create lenses that are small, lightweight, and steam-sterilizable.
Main Methods:
- Development of custom-designed contact lenses.
- Incorporation of features for steam sterilization.
- Design of two variations: a freely floating lens and a lens with an infusion handle.
Main Results:
- Successfully designed small and lightweight contact lenses.
- Confirmed steam-sterilizability of the designed lenses.
- Developed distinct lens designs catering to different surgical needs.
Conclusions:
- The developed contact lenses are suitable for vitreous surgery.
- The lenses offer advantages in terms of size, weight, and sterilization.
- The dual design approach provides versatility for surgeons.