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Intraocular lenses with interlenticular opacification resistance

US8491651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2010
Grant dateJul 23, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0056
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an intraocular lens, an intraocular lens system and a method of producing and/or implanting the lens or system in an eye wherein at least one intraocular lens includes a coating that aids in resisting interlenticular opacification (ILO). The material of the coating is preferably hydrophilic or super-hydrophobic.

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