Intraocular lens and telescope with mating fasteners
US5814103A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intraocular lens implant including an intraocular lens, a telescope, and at least one mechanical fastener that fixedly attaches the telescope to the lens. Either the lens or the telescope may be integrally formed with the at least one mechanical fastener. For example, the lens may be formed with a female fastener which mates with a corresponding male fastener formed on the telescope. Alternatively, the lens may be formed with a male fastener which mates with a corresponding female fastener formed on the telescope.
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