Scanning electron microscopic study of modern silicone intraocular lenses.
Silicone, as manufactured today, appears to be a biocompatible material. The safety and efficacy of silicone lenses are primarily related to the intraocular lens (IOL) design. We compared the edge finish of two three-piece polypropylene loop foldable silicone IOL designs (Allergan Medical Optics) and three one-piece designs (Staar Surgical Co., CooperVision-Cilco). Except for an early Staar one-piece design, all lenses including the more recent Staar lenses had acceptably smooth edges with minimal molding flash.
Tsai
J C
JC
Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.
Castaneda
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Apple
D J
DJ
Wasserman
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Hoggatt
J P
JP
Legler
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D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D012826:Silicone Elastomers