Microactuator for eye surgery

S. J E Yang; V. M. Galloway; R. S. Bartholomew

doi:10.1088/0960-1317/2/4/004

Microactuator for eye surgery

S. J E Yang, V. M. Galloway, R. S. Bartholomew

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

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Abstract

The only effective treatment for cataract is the surgical removal of the cataract (i.e. lens). Successful and accurate removal of the central 4-7 mm of the anterior capsule is the key to a successful operation. Currently, this is done by a multiple puncture and scraping or tearing technique. This method leaves the edges of the circular aperture in a ragged state. This paper presents an investigation into the feasibility of improving the present method of cataract surgery by using a special microactuator. The main cataract operation steps and the results of dynamic torques developed in a microactuator are presented.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	242-244
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering
Volume	2
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1088/0960-1317/2/4/004
Publication status	Published - Dec 1992
Event	Third International Conference on New Actuators - Bremen, Ger Duration: 24 Jun 1992 → 26 Jun 1992

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