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Intraocular lens materials suitable for insertion through a small bore cartridge

US7928171B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2004
Grant dateApr 19, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B1/043
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A polymer material useful for manufacturing an intraocular lens (IOL) suitable for insertion through an IOL inserter barrel having an inner diameter of less than 3 mm is provided. Specifically, acrylic-silicone hybrids having a tensile strength of approximately 100 psi to 400 psi and a percent elongation at break of between 50% and 400% are disclosed.

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