Accommodating intraocular lenses
US8486142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/16901
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intraocular lens is disclosed, with an optic that changes shape in response to a deforming force exerted by the zonules of the eye. A haptic supports the optic around its equator and couples the optic to the capsular bag of the eye. Certain haptic features improve the accommodative performance of the haptic, such that compressive/tensile forces may be more efficiently transferred from the haptic to optic. Furthermore, certain aspects also provide enhanced bag-sizing capability so that the IOL better fits within the capsular bag.
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