Description

The 68 ANIRIDIA IOL by Morcher is a specialized intraocular lens designed to address the unique challenges faced by patients with aniridia, whether congenital or traumatic. This innovative device serves a dual purpose, functioning as both an artificial iris prosthesis and a lens, providing essential visual correction and significant cosmetic benefits.

Key Features

• Photophobia and Glare Reduction: The lens effectively reduces light sensitivity and glare, enhancing visual comfort for individuals with aniridia.
• Versatile Fixation Options: It offers flexible placement options, including sulcus or sclera fixation, and can be securely fixed using 9-0 Prolene with a spatula needle when sclera fixation is chosen.
• Compatibility: Designed to be compatible with various IOL models, it can be placed in the capsular bag or sulcus, or fixed to the sclera as needed.

Design Specifications

• Monofocal Refractive Lens: The lens features a spheric, biconvex optic shape with no toricity, meaning it does not correct astigmatism.
• UV Protection: Provides UV-light protection without additional blue light control.
• Iris Mimicking: The peripheral colored region mimics the iris, available in different pigmentation options to suit individual needs.
• Tinted Options: Tinted variants are available to further reduce photophobia.

Material and Construction

• Optic Materials: Constructed from black PEMA and PMMA, while the haptics are made from PMMA with zero degrees angulation.
• Biocompatibility: The highly biocompatible, flexible silicone material allows for folding and injection through small incisions or suturing.

Dimensions

• Pupillary Aperture: 4.5 mm
• Diaphragm Size: Ranges from 4.5 mm to 10 mm
• Overall Size: 12.5 mm with customizable diameters from 9.0 to 12.5 mm in 0.5 mm increments
• Incision Size: 5.2 mm, with larger incisions required for certain techniques

Optical Properties

• Refractive Index: 1.49
• A Constant: 119.6 when sclera sutured
• ACD Constant: 5.37 or 5.90 when sclera sutured

Model Variants

• Fiber Free: Suitable for cases without suture fixation, though suture fixation remains possible.
• Fiber: Intended for scenarios where suturing is indicated.

Clinical Advantages

The 68 ANIRIDIA IOL significantly improves the cosmetic appearance of the eye while addressing the functional needs of aniridia patients. It is suitable for both traumatic and congenital cases and can be implanted using either sutureless or suture fixation techniques. Additionally, it is designed to manage cases of extreme subluxation with scleral-fixated IOLs, providing a comprehensive solution for complex ocular conditions.