Intraocular lens with antimicrobial activity
US5843186A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved intraocular lens ("IOL") is provided that has antimicrobial properties. The invention involves use of one or more antimicrobial polymers in fabricating at least a portion of the IOL. A preferred form of the invention involves use of antimicrobial iontophoretic materials.
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