Accommodating intraocular lens system with separation member
US7198640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D11/026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is disclosed an accommodating intraocular lens for implantation in an eye having an optical axis. The lens comprises an anterior portion which in turn comprises an anterior viewing element and an anterior biasing element. The lens further comprises a posterior portion which in turn comprises 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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