Raviv Capsulorhexis Caliper

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Capsulorhexis size has become more important as cataract surgery has evolved into a refractive surgery. Dr. Tal Raviv demonstrates the use of the Raviv Capsulorhexis Caliper (Bausch + Lomb Storz Ophthalmic Instruments). The blunt tip of the instrument indent the capsule to serve as a visual markers.

Posted: 4/23/2010

Raviv Capsulorhexis Caliper

Capsulorhexis size has become more important as cataract surgery has evolved into a refractive surgery. Dr. Tal Raviv demonstrates the use of the Raviv Capsulorhexis Caliper (Bausch + Lomb Storz Ophthalmic Instruments). The blunt tip of the instrument indent the capsule to serve as a visual markers.

Posted: 4/23/2010

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sharad patil

13 years ago

its not always accurate due to parallax of 3-4 mm between corneal marking and lens capsule.slight turning of eye off the axis can induce it

taly ajdelsztajn

15 years ago

Nice caliper!

mayur parmar

15 years ago

why not 4 points of marking?

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