Anterior chamber phakic lens
US6395028B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/169053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anterior chamber phakic lens made from an elastomeric, foldable, highly biocompatible material. The lens has a generally circular optic and integrally formed plate-style haptics, the haptics containing an opening into which project a pair of pincer arms. The pincer arms are sized and shaped so as to pull away from each other when the lens is folded, and are draw back toward each other when the folded lens is released and allowed to return to its unfolded state. Such movement allows the pincers to gather a small section of the iris so as to hold the lens in place.
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