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Accommodating intraocular lens having peripherally actuated deflectable surface and method

US8454688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2010
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0053
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An accommodating intraocular lens is provided in which a deflectable lens element is anchored to a substrate along its optical axis to define a fluid filled space. Fluid-filled haptics disposed in fluid communication with the space vary the fluid volume in the space responsive to forces applied by the ciliary muscles, thereby causing the periphery of the lens element to deflect relative to the substrate and changing the optical power of the intraocular lens.

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