The IOL-Vip Classic was developed to provide patients with macular degeneration an improvement in their central vision. With this new procedure, two lenses are inserted into the eye. One inserted in the capsular bag and the second one in the anterior chamber.
Together these lenses behave like a telescope, offering to the patient a slight magnification of the image and a deviation towards a healthy part of the retina (PRL). This preferential fixation point assumes the role of pseudo-macula, giving the patient suffering from macular degeneration a better view.
The potential improvement in vision can be pre-tested with the use of the IOL-Vip simulator. During this test, the patient experiences which can be the result already before surgery.
Subsequently, the patients are trained to use the vision provided by the telescopic system via simple exercises. The customized exercises takes about 30 minutes per day for a few weeks.
The IOL-VIP systems can help patients with macular degeneration (dry or wet type) or with other forms of macular diseases (eg, macular holes, degenerative myopia, Stargardt, etc..).
CAPSULAR BAG IOL (eye piece)
The IOL Vip P is realized in one piece (= One), ie both the optical zone as the haptic zone, are made of the same material, ie the loops are taken from the center of the lens and form an integral part of the lens itself.
OPTICAL DISK
Material: PMMA with UV filter
Diameter: 5.0
Holes: none
APTICS
Loops shape: C
Material: PMMA-1P
Angle: 7°
Total length: 13
Diopters power available: from 0 to + 100
PLACEMENT
Constant "A" in the sulcus: 117.9
Constant "A" In the bag: 118.4
ACD in the sulcus: 4.3
ACD In the bag: 4.8
TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION
computerized lathe (high-speed lathe cut)
TYPE AND DURATION OF STERILIZATION
36 months from the date of sterilization and sterilization with
ethylene oxide
OTHER FEATURES
polished for tumbling and polishing in every part
- cleaned in sterile room - class 100
ANTERIOR CHAMBER IOL (objective)
The IOL Vip A is realized in one piece (= One), ie both the optical zone as the haptic zone, are made of the same material, ie the loops are taken from the center of the lens and form an integral part of the lens itself.
OPTICAL DISK
Material: PMMA with UV filter
Diameter: 5.0
Holes: none
APTICS
Loops shape: Z
Material: PMMA-1P
Angle: 10°
Total length: 13
Diopters power available: from 0 to + 100
PLACEMENT
Constant "A" in the sulcus: 115
ACD in the sulcus: 2.9
TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION
computerized lathe (high-speed lathe cut)
TYPE AND DURATION OF STERILIZATION
36 months from the date of sterilization and sterilization with
ethylene oxide
OTHER FEATURES
polished for tumbling and polishing in every part
- cleaned in sterile room - class 100
EXCLUSION CRITERIA
active forms of exudative macular degeneration
glaucoma
progressive visual field defects
goniosinechie
cornea guttata
INCLUSION CRITERIA
atrophic macular degeneration, macular holes, Stargardt
cataracts and macular degeneration atrophic macular holes, Stargardt
pseudo-phakia and atrophic macular degeneration, macular holes, Stargardt
SURGICAL PROCEDURE (in addition to the normal procedures for cataracts)
Iridotomy a week before (positioned on opposite sides of the loops)
Local anesthesia or topical
Capsulorhexis of 6mm
Enlargement of the incision to 7.2 mm
Implantation of IOL-VIP P with forceps Janach for IOL BCC
Acetylcholine
Implantation of IOL-VIP A with forceps Janach for IOL BCX
Suture (in the opinion of the surgeon)
