A New System of Axis Marking for Toric Intraocular Lenses - The Toric Max System

There are a number of systems in the market that are used for toric IOL(intraocular lens) implantation. Many of these require expensive paraphernalia. In this article a new system of axis marking, the Toric Max system (Appasamy Associates) is discussed. It is a cost effective, non-contact digital To...

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Main Authors: Subbaiah Sivagnanam, G. L Arunkumar, Uma Srinivasan, S. A Praveena, Karthik Kathirvel, Kumara Gurubaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-07-01
Series:Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.7869/djo.207
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Summary:There are a number of systems in the market that are used for toric IOL(intraocular lens) implantation. Many of these require expensive paraphernalia. In this article a new system of axis marking, the Toric Max system (Appasamy Associates) is discussed. It is a cost effective, non-contact digital Toric marking video overlay system with a high level of accuracy. It minimizes too much automation and acquisition of additional equipment. It uses operating surgeon`s skill and facilitates the documentation of captured images of toric IOL placement in the designated axis in real time during the surgical procedure.
ISSN:0972-0200
2454-2784