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. 2012 Nov 30;7(11):e50993. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0050993

Figure 2. Loading and insertion of RAFT into an ex vivo porcine eye using Tan EndoGlide™.

Figure 2

Representative photographs showing the process of loading (A–D) of the Tan EndoGlide™ with RAFT construct and insertion (E–H) of RAFT into the anterior chamber of an ex vivo porcine eye model. (A) Loading forceps grasp the edge of the RAFT construct from the spatula. (B) RAFT is pulled into the cassette and (C) automatically coils into a double coil configuration. (D) RAFT is fully loaded into the cassette with no upper surfaces touching. (E) Tan EndoGlide ™ is inserted into the anterior chamber that is prevented from collapsing using a column of saline via an inserted needle. (F) RAFT is pulled from the cassette (G) into the anterior chamber and positioned centrally before (H) an air bubble is inserted to appose RAFT to the posterior cornea.