Pre-loaded
IOLs
Hands-free, pre-
loaded IOL injection
systems provide pre-
dictable and safe
lens insertion. Ms.
York's center recent-
ly began trialing the
options, noting that
the no-touch, dispos-
able system helps
minimize the risk of
infection and stan-
dardize the lens load-
ing practice.
"Because they are
uniformly loaded, it
decreases the
chance of damage to
the lens as a result of manual loading," adds Dr. Rosanova. "You're elim-
inating the risk of human error."
Dr. Newsom notes that though higher-volume surgeons likely have
techs who are proficient at loading the lenses, smaller or multi-spe-
cialty centers may see improved overall efficiency and a reduced risk
of lens damage. "Where you don't have a consistent scrub tech, or if
you don't have techs that specialize in cataract surgery, these can be
good to have," he says.
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• MORE COMFORT T. Hunter Newsom, MD, says surgeons should work with their OR
teams to find the best patient position for enhanced ergonomics.
T.
Hunter
Newsom,
MD
