Accommodating intraocular lenses and methods of manufacturing
US11426270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B3/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intraocular lens is disclosed that includes an optic body with a projection extending radially outwards from a peripheral surface of the optic body. The projection comprises a haptic contact surface facing radially outward, wherein the entire haptic contact surface is a flat surface. A haptic having a free distal end and a proximal portion is secured to the projection along the haptic contact surface, wherein the projection and the proximal portion interface at a butt joint without the haptic extending into the projection and without the projection extending into the haptic. The haptic also includes a haptic fluid chamber.
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