Iris fixated intraocular lenses
US6755859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0008
- 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 haptic elements. Each haptic element is manufactured to have an inner portion and an outer free end portion for supporting the optic portion in a patient's eye. The inner portion of each haptic element is preferably permanently connected to the outer peripheral edge of the optic portion. Each haptic element also includes a tissue clasp for secure attachment of the intraocular lens to the non-mobile periphery of the iris of an eye.
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