Biasing element for intraocular lens system
US6786934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/907
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is disclosed an accommodating intraocular lens for implantation in an eye having an optical axis. The lens has an anterior portion which in turn includes an anterior viewing element and an anterior biasing element. The lens also has a posterior portion which in turn includes a posterior viewing element in spaced relationship to the anterior viewing element and a posterior biasing element. The anterior portion and posterior portion meet at first and second apices of the intraocular lens. The anterior portion and the posterior portion and/or the apices are responsive to force thereon to cause the separation between the viewing elements to change. Additional embodiments and methods are also disclosed.
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