Synthesis of linkages for cataract surgery: Storage, folding, and delivery of replacement intraocular lenses (IOLs)

Mechanism and Machine Theory

Volumn 40, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 337-351

  Erdman, Arthur G ^a   Loftness, Paul E ^a  

^a University of Minnesota   (United States)

Author keywords

Cataract surgery; Compliant mechanism; Foldable IOL; Intraocular lens (IOL); Linkage

Indexed keywords

APPROXIMATION THEORY; CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS; DRUG DOSAGE; HAPTIC INTERFACES; OPTICAL PROPERTIES; SURGERY;

CATARACT SURGERY; COMPLIANT MECHANISM; CRYSTALLINE LENSES;

INTRAOCULAR LENSES;

EID: 12344320284     PISSN: 0094114X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2004.07.006     Document Type: Article

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