title: Scanning electron microscopic study of modern silicone intraocular lenses.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Tsai
authors.forename: V E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Castaneda
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Apple
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wasserman
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Hoggatt
authors.forename: U F
authors.initials: UF
authors.lastname: Legler
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D012826:Silicone Elastomers