Shape memory polymer intraocular lenses

US10286105B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body Corporate · US

Inventors

• Malik Y. Kahook · Aliso Viejo, US
• Naresh Mandava · Denver, US
• Robin Shandas · Denver, US
• Bryan Rech · Boulder, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 17, 2016
• Grant date: May 14, 2019
• Expiry date: May 26, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B29L2031/7532
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A shape memory polymer (SMP) intraocular lens may have a refractive index above 1.45, a Tg between 10° C. and 60° C., inclusive, de minimiz or an absence of glistening, and substantially 100% transmissivity of light in the visible spectrum. The intraocular lens is then rolled at a temperature above Tg of the SMP material. The intraocular device is radially compressed within a die to a diameter of less than or equal to 1.8 mm while maintaining the temperature above Tg. The compressed intraocular lens device may be inserted through an incision less than 2 mm wide in a cornea or sclera or other anatomical structure. The lens can be inserted into the capsular bag, the ciliary sulcus, or other cavity through the incision. The SMP can substantially achieve refractive index values of greater than or equal to 1.45.