Feasibility of using micromachines for cataract surgery

S. J E Yang; G. C. Mathie; C. I. Phillips; R. S. Bartholomew

doi:10.1109/MEMSYS.1990.110265

Feasibility of using micromachines for cataract surgery

S. J E Yang, G. C. Mathie, C. I. Phillips, R. S. Bartholomew

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

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The results of an initial investigation into the feasibility of using micromachines for opthalmic surgery are presented. The study concentrates on cataract surgery, and in particular the anterior capsulate method. The limitations on the machine size are that the micromachine must fit comfortably inside the anterior chamber of the eye and should not interfere with the cornea. Comparing the torque developed by a primitive machine to the torque required to cut through the lens of tissue of a pig's eye, it is found that sufficient torque could be developed under certain conditions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	IEEE Proceedings on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, An Investigation of Micro Structures, Sensors, Actuators, Machines and Robots.
Pages	136-141
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/MEMSYS.1990.110265
Publication status	Published - 1990
Event	1990 IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems: An Investigation of Micro Structures, Sensors, Actuators, Machines and Robots - Napa Valley, United States Duration: 11 Feb 1990 → 14 Feb 1990

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Conference	1990 IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems: An Investigation of Micro Structures, Sensors, Actuators, Machines and Robots
Country/Territory	United States
City	Napa Valley
Period	11/02/90 → 14/02/90

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Yang, SJE, Mathie, GC, Phillips, CI & Bartholomew, RS 1990, Feasibility of using micromachines for cataract surgery. in IEEE Proceedings on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, An Investigation of Micro Structures, Sensors, Actuators, Machines and Robots.. pp. 136-141, 1990 IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems: An Investigation of Micro Structures, Sensors, Actuators, Machines and Robots, Napa Valley, California, United States, 11/02/90. https://doi.org/10.1109/MEMSYS.1990.110265

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