Multi-positionable intraocular lens
US4787902A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 1982 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/1683
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intraocular lens for positioning in either the anterior or posterior chambers of the eye includes a lens body having first and second support members extending from the lens body for engaging adjacent portions of the anterior or posterior chamber of the eye, each comprising a resilient spring-like asymmetric support loop extending outwardly from the periphery of the lens body and having first and second parallel end portions embedded in chordal bores in the periphery of the lens body; first and second sloped leg portions of different lengths extend outwardly from the end portions and a transverse portion extends transversely from outer ends of the first and second leg portions and includes contact foot portions on each end which are separated by an inwardly extending arcuate connector portion.
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