Patent · US Expired

Intraocular lens

US4536897A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 8, 1983
Grant dateAug 27, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 8, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/1681
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A new type of intraocular lens is provided for implantation in the eye following cataract extraction. The new lens is uniquely structured at the edge of the lens optic to provide advantages both in implanting and repositioning the lens and in avoiding blocking of lens perforations.

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