In-the-bag posterior chamber lens implantation.

I designed a forceps for inserting intraocular lenses after cataract extraction and then studied the results of using this forceps in 122 cases. Seventy-eight percent of the IOLs were found to be successfully implanted in the capsular bag in 110 eyes examined up to 12 months after surgery. Visual acuity of 20/40 or better was achieved in 87% of patients. Postoperative complications were few and did not adversely affect visual acuity in the long term.