Foldable iris fixated intraocular lenses
US6554860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/1616
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A refractive anterior chamber iris fixated intraocular lens including an optic portion having an outer peripheral edge and two or more but preferably two, three or four balanced haptic elements. Each haptic element is of a relatively narrow arch-like form. Each haptic element is also manufactured to have an inner portion and an outer portion for supporting the optic portion in a patient's eye. The inner portion of each haptic element is permanently connected to the outer peripheral edge of the optic portion. Each haptic element also includes a fixation clamp on the outer portion thereof and a central portion located between the outer portion and the inner portion.
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