[Experimental rationale for the use of a new model of the artificial iridolens stop for reconstructive surgery]

Abstract

A new-design artificial iridolens stop (ILS) has been constructed, which is monolithic, elastic, universal by possible implantation modalities in relation to the degree of a damage to the anatomy of the anterior segment of the eye, adapted to surgery of minor incisions, and alleviating intra- and postoperative complications. The color spectrum of the haptic part of an ILS yields a good cosmetic effect. The ILS is made from a hydrophobic spatially sutured polymer based on polyoxypropylene. The experimental findings suggest that the proposed ILSs show a chemical and biomedical safety. The stops exert no locally irritant, sensitizing, and toxic effects, they are sterile, apyrogenic and meet the specifications of the items permanently contacting the internal environment of the eye.