Kohnen T
Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Houston, Texas, USA.
J Cataract Refract Surg. 1997 Jan-Feb;23(1):32-3. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(97)80147-2.
Metal implantation forceps can damage the surface of poly(methyl methacrylate) and heparin-surface-modified intraocular lenses (IOLs) during insertion. A new implantation forceps with silicone sleeves covering the tips has been successfully used during IOL implantation. Scanning electron microscopic studies showed that the silicone sleeves prevent forceps-induced IOL surface defects.