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Intraocular hydrogel lens with shape memory

US5002570A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1989
Grant dateMar 26, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2430/16
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intraocular hydrogel lens with shape memory swelling in water or in isotonic solution, as is physiologic saline, which is deformed before implantation into a shape suitable for operative insertion, for example, into the shape of a rod, is made, at least in part, from a crosslinked synthetic hydrogel containing acid and/or basic groups.

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