Adjustable intraocular lenses and methods of post-operatively adjusting intraocular lenses
US12167959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are adjustable accommodating intraocular lenses and methods of adjusting accommodating intraocular lenses post-operatively. In one embodiment, an adjustable accommodating intraocular lens comprises an optic portion and a peripheral portion. At least one of the optic portion and the peripheral portion can be made in part of a composite material comprising an energy absorbing constituent and a plurality of expandable components. At least one of a base power and a cylindricity of the optic portion can be configured to change in response to an external energy directed at the composite material.
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