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Intraocular lens implant with telescope support

US5876442A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1998
Grant dateMar 2, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0053
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intraocular lens (IOL) implant for implantation in an eye having a capsular bag, a posterior chamber and an anterior chamber, the implant including a first carrying member adapted to be attached to the capsular bag, and a telescope attached to and extending from the first carrying member, characterized by the telescope being further attached to at least one second carrying member, wherein the at least one second carrying member is adapted to be attached to a portion of the eye.

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