- Fribourg, CH Tu Cam Tran - Grapevine TX, US Yinghui Wu - Cedar Hill TX, US Stephen J. Van Noy - Southlake TX, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/16
Abstract:
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a passage formed in a distal end portion of the intraocular lens injector. The passage may define an interior surface, and a ramp may be formed on the interior surface so as to cause a leading haptic of an intraocular lens (IOL) being advanced through the passage to lift above a surface of an optic of the IOL to ensure proper folding of the IOL.
- Basel, CH Tu Cam Tran - Grapevine TX, US Yinghui Wu - Cedar Hill TX, US Stephen J Van Noy - Southlake TX, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/16
Abstract:
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a passage formed in a distal end portion of the intraocular lens injector. The passage may define an interior surface, and a ramp may be formed on the interior surface so as to cause a leading haptic of an intraocular lens (IOL) being advanced through the passage to lift above a surface of an optic of the IOL to ensure proper folding of the IOL.
An IOL injection device comprises a tubular housing with a plunger longitudinally disposed within the tubular housing. The device is configured so that when the plunger is translated towards the front of the device, its tip engages an intraocular lens insertion cartridge mounted at or near the front end of the housing. The IOL injection device further comprises a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to perform the steps of advancing the plunger to a critical point at which an axial compressive force on the lens suddenly increases, retracting the plunger from the critical point to a sufficient distance for material of the intraocular lens to relax, pausing to allow the material of the intraocular lens to relax, advancing the plunger to the critical point a second time, and continuing to advance the plunger beyond the critical point to implant the intraocular lens.
LewisGale PhysiciansLewis-Gale Physicians Salem Campus East 1802 Braeburn Dr, Salem, VA 24153 (540)7723430 (phone), (540)7762036 (fax)
Education:
Medical School University of Kentucky College of Medicine Graduated: 1978
Procedures:
Tracheostomy Allergen Immunotherapy Allergy Testing Hearing Evaluation Myringotomy and Tympanotomy Rhinoplasty Sinus Surgery Skull/Facial Bone Fractures and Dislocations Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy
Dr. Tran graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1978. He works in Salem, VA and specializes in Otolaryngology. Dr. Tran is affiliated with Lewis Gale Medical Center.