MEDIVEERSETHE PRACTICAL HUB
The small bent working end provides controlled contact with the intended implant or structure.
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Sinskey IOL hook — reference view
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Sinskey IOL hook
Sinskey hook · IOL dialler
What is its use?
Manipulates an intraocular lens or its haptics during selected cataract procedures.
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How to recognise it.
- Slender shaft
- Small angled hook at the working end
- Fine hand grip
It is an IOL manipulator, not a sharp keratome or a grasping forceps.
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How it works.
The small hook applies controlled local contact to position appropriate structures.
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Explain your answer aloud before opening it.
01What does IOL stand for?+
Intraocular lens.
02What is a haptic?+
A supporting element that helps stabilise an intraocular lens.
03Why is the hook small?+
It permits fine contact and manipulation within the small operative field.
04Does the name determine every safe use?+
No. Tip geometry, implant design and the surgeon’s technique determine appropriate use.
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