Intraocular lens materials suitable for insertion through a small bore cartridge
US7928171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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