Accommodating intraocular lens and methods of use
US10426600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a first intraocular lens (120) embodiment having a retainer plate (124) with an annular region surrounding a central opening and an optical lens (122) removably attached to the retainer plate within the central opening. Also disclosed is a second intraocular lens embodiment having a retainer plate with a porous or perforated annular region surrounding a central opening. An optical lens (122) is integral with the retainer plate (124) within the central opening. Methods of implanting these intraocular lens (120) embodiments into a patient's eye are disclosed. Also described here are methods of replacing the first intraocular lens embodiment after it has been implanted in a patient's eye.
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