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. 2016 Dec 1;5(1):2053.
doi: 10.1186/s40064-016-3736-6. eCollection 2016.

Novel device for creating continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis

Mustafa Soylak  1
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Novel device for creating continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis

Mustafa Soylak. Springerplus. .

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to develop a novel capsulorhexis system.

Setting: Mechatronics Laboratory, University of Erciyes and Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital.

Design: A 3D model was created and simulations were conducted to develop a new device which was designed, fabricated and tested for continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC). The name of this system is the electro-mechanical capsulorhexis system (EMCS).

Methods: The 3D model was created by using a commercial design software and a 3D printer was used to fabricate the EMCS Finite element analysis and geometrical relation tests of the EMCS for different sized lenses were performed.

Results: The results show that the EMCS is a perfect solution for capsulorhexis surgeries, without mechanical or geometrical problems.

Conclusions: The EMCS can open the anterior lens capsule more easily and effectively than manual CCC applications and needs less experience.

Keywords: Capsulorhexis; Cataract surgery; IOL; Novel design.

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EMCS and components
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Experimental model of the EMCS
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a Meshing of the EMCS Surface. b Displacement map of the EMCS. c Nonlinear nodal stress analysis of the EMCS (provided by Solidworks®)
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Relation between size of the guide curve and capsulorhexis diameter
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