Modular intraocular lens designs, tools and methods

US10080648B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• ClarVista Medical, Inc. · US
• The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body Corporate · US

Inventors

• Malik Y. Kahook · Aliso Viejo, US
• Glenn Sussman · Lake Forest, US
• Paul McLean · Denver, US
• Andrew T. Schieber · Irvine, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 30, 2015
• Grant date: Sep 25, 2018
• Expiry date: Sep 22, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2009/0087
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Modular IOL removal systems and methods that cut an optic portion of an intraocular in a single motion such to facilitate removal of the optic portion from an eye through an incision, for example a corneal incision, without increasing the size of the corneal incision. Various cutting tools having one or more blades may be utilized. The cut intraocular lens may have one continuous cut or be cut into multiple smaller pieces. The single cutting step may apply balanced forces and torque to avoid damaging the surrounding eye anatomy, reducing the risk of trauma.