Novel device for creating continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis

PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to develop a novel capsulorhexis system. SETTING Mechatronics Laboratory, University of Erciyes and Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital. DESIGN A 3D model was created and simulations were conducted to develop a new device which was designed, fabricated and tested for continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC). The name of this system is the electro-mechanical capsulorhexis system (EMCS). METHODS The 3D model was created by using a commercial design software and a 3D printer was used to fabricate the EMCS Finite element analysis and geometrical relation tests of the EMCS for different sized lenses were performed. RESULTS The results show that the EMCS is a perfect solution for capsulorhexis surgeries, without mechanical or geometrical problems. CONCLUSIONS The EMCS can open the anterior lens capsule more easily and effectively than manual CCC applications and needs less experience.