Method of inserting an intraocular lens
US8888845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/1678
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of folding a multiple element IOL comprising folding the first lens element and second lens element such that the second lens element at least partially surrounds the first lens element and such that, after folding, both the first lens element and the second lens element are substantially aligned along the optical axis. A hinged apparatus such as a cartridge may be used to cause the second lens element to be folded. A method of loading a multielement IOL comprising folding the haptics such that a portion of the haptics contacts an exterior side of one of the first lens element and the second lens element.
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