PRELOADED IOL INJECTOR AND METHOD

摘要

Apparatus and method for preloading an intraocular lens in a component of an injector device. The intraocular lens is positioned in a shuttle which is positioned and sealed in a vial of storage solution. At the time of use, the surgeon opens the vial and attaches a distal nozzle section to the shuttle located in the vial. The distal nozzle section and shuttle are then attached to a proximal body section having a plunger. The plunger is advanced to express the IOL from the distal tip of the distal nozzle section.