Step 1: Prepare the Cartridge
Place a small amount of OVD* in the cartridge tip. Place a line of OVD in each channel of the cartridge. Do not touch the tip of the cartridge.
Visual Description: Close-up of the injector cartridge tip. A small amount of viscoelastic material (OVD) is being placed into the tip and a line of OVD is being placed into each channel of the cartridge. The instruction emphasizes not touching the tip of the cartridge.
Step 2: Position the Lens
Place the lens in the center of the open cartridge. Push down on the edges of the optic to ensure that the optic haptics are positioned under the ledges of the cartridge.
Visual Description: Depicts the open injector cartridge with an intraocular lens (IOL) positioned in the center. The instruction guides the user to push down on the edges of the optic to ensure the optic haptics are seated under the cartridge ledges.
Step 3: Orient Toric/Multifocal IOLs
For toric and multifocal IOLs, mind the orientation holes and the meridian marks.
Visual Description: A close-up view of the cartridge showing specific features. The text indicates that for toric and multifocal IOLs, users should pay attention to the orientation holes and meridian marks.
Step 4: Secure the IOL and Cartridge
Maintain the IOL in place with the folding forceps while folding the cartridge. Close the cartridge until you hear a click.
Visual Description: Illustrates the process of maintaining the IOL in place using folding forceps while simultaneously folding the cartridge. The instruction states to close the cartridge until a click is heard.
Step 5: Load into Injector
Place the cartridge into the injector and move it forward as far as it will go. The lens is ready for implantation.
Visual Description: Shows the loaded injector cartridge being placed into the main injector body. The instruction is to move the cartridge forward as far as it will go, indicating the lens is ready for implantation.
Step 6: Inject the IOL
Place the bevelled edge downward and gently push the plunger to inject the IOL.
Visual Description: Demonstrates the final step of injecting the IOL. The injector is held with the bevelled edge downward, and the plunger is gently pushed to deliver the IOL.
*Carl Zeiss Meditec recommends the use of ZEISS OVDs.
IOL Injector portfolio - Designed to support your preferred IOL implantation routine
