Forum - Is the GRIN lens reusable after sacrificing the animal?

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I found that the lens is pretty much expensive than the other parts. Is it possible to recycle the lens and use it for another surgery?

If it is, do you have any protocols for that?(washing condition, buffer or extracting the lens from the baseplate?)

Posted by Thkim3 on 18 March 2016 at 09:13.

Lenses are perfectly reusable, just make sure there are no scratches or chips on the surfaces. Just clean it carefully use acetone to remove the dental cement and then carefully clean better with 100% alcohol.

Posted by Gabi.martins on 18 March 2016 at 16:40.
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