Bicomposite intraocular lens and method for its preparation

US6210438A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John W. Sheets, Jr. · Fort Worth, US
• Albert R. LeBoeuf · Burleson, US
• Anilbhai S. Patel · Arlington, US
• Mutlu Karakelle · Fort Worth, US
• Stephen J. Van Noy · Fort Worth, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 1, 1999
• Grant date: Apr 3, 2001
• Expiry date: Apr 1, 2019

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2430/16
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Bicomposite intraocular lenses having an anterior surface material different from a posterior surface material are disclosed. The posterior surface material reduces the risk of posterior capsule opacification.