title: Implantation of AcrySof acrylic intraocular lenses.
abstract: A surgical technique is described to facilitate safe implantation of acrylic posterior chamber intraocular lenses through the smallest incisions allowed by currently available implantation technology. The technique includes warming the lens before insertion, protecting the optic with viscoelastic before grasping it with insertion forceps, and using a Sinskey hook through the side port during lens rotation and unfolding.
authors.affiliation: Visual Enhancement Center, Perry, Florida 32347, USA.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Shugar
mesh_terms: D000179:Acrylates; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000295:instrumentation; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013525:Surgical Instruments
chemical_list: D000179:Acrylates