[Evaluation of the surface of the new intraocular lenses in the scanning electron microscope].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the surface of the new PC IOLs commercially available in Poland in 2000.


METHODS
Representative samples of new posterior chamber IOLs produced by 6 different companies (Alcon, Lensita, Medicontur, Opsia, Rayner, Storz), 5 of each, underwent surface examination with Novoscan 30 scanning electron microscope.


RESULTS
Although, in general, smooth surface of optic and haptic parts were observed, three samples with irregularities were found.


CONCLUSIONS
Comparing to previous evaluation performed in 1994, significant improvement in quality of IOLs surface was noted. No considerable differences in this field between above mentioned producers were observed.
Kałuzny
B J
BJ
Kliniki Okulistycznej AM w Bydgoszczy.
Szatkowski
J
J
Kałuzny
J J
JJ
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D013499:Surface Properties
D001672:Biocompatible Materials