Modular intraocular lens designs, tools and methods

US11076948B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• ALCON INC. · CH
• The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body Corporate · US

Inventors

• Malik Y. Kahook · Aliso Viejo, US
• Glenn Sussman · Lake Forest, US
• Rudolph F. Zacher · Westland, US
• Paul McLean · Denver, US
• Harvey UY · Quezon, PH
• Robert Cionni · Cincinnati, US
• Kerry Solomon · Sullivans Island, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 25, 2018
• Grant date: Aug 3, 2021
• Expiry date: Jul 7, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2250/0067
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Modular IOL systems including a base and a lens, wherein the lens includes tabs for connection to the base. The modular IOL allows for the lens to be adjusted or exchanged while leaving the base in place, either intra-operatively or post-operatively.