Patent · US Expired

Inflatable intraocular lens

US4585457A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 1985
Grant dateApr 29, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 16, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/1616
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intraocular lens for use as an artificial lens implant is disclosed wherein the lens material is flexible and fluid impervious. Valve means communicate with the lens and enable it to be inflated with an appropriate fluid once the lens is placed in the eye.

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