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Corneal onlay lenses and methods for attaching same

US5019097A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 1989
Grant dateMay 28, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/14
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Lenses and methods of lens attachment are disclosed which provide for highly effective, e.g., secure, attachment of the lens to the patient's cornea. Lenses are configured which are particularly adapted to be overlaid with corneal tissue to protect the lenses from forces parallel to the radial axis of the lens and generally parallel to the anterior surface of the lens optic.

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