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Intraocular, accommodating lens and methods of use

US8167941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2008
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/50
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An intraocular lens comprises an optical element adapted to be implanted within the capsular bag of a human eye. The optical element includes one or more internal layers formed by one or more planes that are moveable relative to one another in order to effect the power of the optical element.

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