Intraocular devices and methods for correction of aphakia, restoration of accommodation, and treatment of glaucoma
US10765509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device according to the present disclosure comprises an intraocular prosthetic. In some embodiments, the device comprises a lens portion and a plurality of arms that radiate outward from the lens portion. The lens portion can comprise a central ring used to hold an intraocular lens. Each arm can comprise a foot plate which allows the device to push out distally against a ciliary body. Among other things, an intraocular device according to the present disclosure can be useful in correction of aphakia, restoration of accommodation, and treatment of glaucoma.
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