#$%^&*AU2012202321A120120510.pdf#####C RPonbI\DCC1GL\4269512_I DOC-17AM/2012 ABSTRACT A method of inserting an intraocular lens, comprising: providing a cartridge having: a 5 longitudinal axis a load chamber for receiving an intraocular lens having a haptic and an optic body a tapered lumen disposed along the longitudinal axis having an aperture at a distal end thereof a bottom surface with an opening disposed along the longitudinal axis and providing a handpiece comprising a pushrod with a tip having a saddle disposing the cartridge above the handpiece attaching the cartridge onto the handpiece from above the 10 handpiece and while attaching the cartridge, disposing the tip such that the opening permits passage of at least a portion of the tip.
