In-situ adjustable intraocular lens
US12193929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides an intralocular-lens (IOL) or ophthalmic device including an optic and at least one haptic, at least a portion of which is formed from a photoresponsive shape memory polymer network, such as a polydomain azo liquid crystalline polymer network (PD-LCN). The present disclosure further provides systems and methods for adjusting the position of such an IOL or other ophthalmic device using polarized laser radiation.
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