Adjustable intraocular lenses and methods of post-operatively adjusting intraocular lenses
US11471272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are adjustable intraocular lenses and methods of adjusting intraocular lenses post-operatively. In one embodiment, an adjustable intraocular lens can comprise an optic portion and a peripheral portion. The peripheral portion can comprise a composite material comprising an energy absorbing constituent and a plurality of expandable components. A base power of the optic portion can be configured to change in response to an external energy directed at the composite material.
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