Preloaded IOL systems must be surgeon-friendly and should offer safety, ease of insertion, and time-saving in the surgical procedure. Pre-loaded IOL Delivery System combines the control of a manual delivery system with the benefits of a single-use injector. Advantages of a preloaded system: The main advantage the PLI offers is the maintenance of sterility directly from the manufacturing plant to inside the patient’s eye. It eliminates technician variability in loading IOLs, especially in settings where the technicians rotate.
With the preponderance of presbyopic OR technicians, a preloaded IOL gives the surgeon peace of mind that the implant will be loaded correctly and with ease each time. Therefore, technician experience and near visual ability, especially in dimly lit settings, will not be as critical for IOL loading. A preloaded IOL system speeds the loading process. The use of…
