Patent · US Expired

Method of making artificial intraocular lenses with holes

US4028082A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 1976
Grant dateJun 7, 1977
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B23/207
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Making perforate optical sections (lenses) of pseudophakoi with avoidance of drilling operations and adversities thereof. Lens material is drawn with embedded acid soluble columns corresponding in diametral size and relative juxtaposition to the size and spaced locations of holes needed in a lens and the columns are etched away prior to or following final edging and surface finishing of the lens. Making multiple lens preforms is contemplated.

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