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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7229476 | Intraocular lens positioning An optical element is adapted for implantation into a vitreous chamber of an eye, and a suspension system is configured to position a portion of the optical element to intersect a visual axis of an eye. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220278 | Teledioptic lens system and method for using the same An intraocular lens system for implantation in the eye to modify the lens system of the eye comprising the cornea and the natural or existing artificial lens in the eye, and a method for using the same. The system and method comprises a lens having a high minus port... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7186266 | Bifocal intraocular telescope for low vision correction An intraocular lens system for correcting vision in the eye, including a first lens adapted to be inserted into the eye substantially along the main optical axis and a second lens adapted to be inserted into the eye substantially along the main optical axis, spaced ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7048759 | Intraocular lenses The present invention relates to an intraocular correction lens for implantation in the posterior chamber of the eye between the iris and the intact natural lens. The lens has a concave posterior surface which is part of a non-spherical surface that is rotation symm... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037337 | Implant for altering the iris color and method of locating and fixing an implant for altering the iris color The present invention discloses an implant for altering the iris color, consisting of a completely or partially transparent, semi-transparent or non-transparent, colored, biocompatible and flexible material, wherein the implant is formed annularly, and forms an annu... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025783 | Accommodating intraocular lens with integral capsular bag ring An intraocular lens (IOL) includes an optic for focusing light, an outer ring for supporting the optic in a capsular bag of an eye and a plurality of radially spaced apart, elongated intermediate members connecting the optic to the outer ring. The intermediate membe... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7008449 | Refractive intraocular implant lens and method A refractive intraocular lens (104) and method of locating the lens within the eye and attaching the lens to the iris. The refractive intraocular lens (104) may be attached via a staple (230), a fastener (312), anchor (412) or by t... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6918930 | Iris fixated intraocular lens suitable for use with attaching instrument An intraocular lens has an optic and two fixation members. Each fixation member has at least one connecting element and a pincer element. The pincer element has a side region with a central portion and opposed end portions. The pincer element further has a pair of p... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6749633 | Pre-crystalline intraocular implant A pre-crystalline intraocular implant adapted to be implanted between the front face of the crystalline lens and the iris. It comprises an optical part (31) and a haptic part. The haptic part comprises a haptic ring (32) surrounding the optical part ( | 06/15/2004 |
| 6719792 | Implant for the correction of presbyopia in phakic eyes Ocular implant of the type comprising an optical portion to which there is connected a haptic portion arranged to position the focal axis of the optical portion off-center with respect to the geometric axis of the eye, towards the nasal side, provided for insertion ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6482229 | Anterior chamber intraocular lens having fixation members attached to the cornea and methods of implantation An intraocular lens configured to be implanted in the cornea from the posterior aspect. The lens has an optic and a pair fixation members extending outward therefrom. One of the fixation members includes a single enlarged foot, while the other fixation me... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6197058 | Corrective intraocular lens system and intraocular lenses and lens handling device therefor A corrective intraocular lens system comprises a primary intraocular lens for implanting into an individual's aphakic or phakic eye. The primary intraocular lens includes an optic portion having an optical axis and an anterior surface and a posterior surf... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6106553 | Intraocular refractive correction lens An artificial intraocular refractive correction lens is implanted into an eye that has a natural crystalline lens by steps of providing an artificial intraocular refractive correction lens and inserting the artificial intraocular refractive correction len... | 08/22/2000 |
| 5913898 | Intraocular contact lens and method of implantation An intraocular contact lens for implantation into the eye. The intraocular contact lens is provided with a transition between a lens portion and lens body portion to minimize edge formation that could potentially damage or wear the back of the iris. Furth... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5258025 | Corrective intraocular lens An optical body, a positioning element, and a supporting element are shaped as an integral unit and have the same radius of curvature that provides for full adherence of the integral unit to an intact natural lens. The distance between the diametrically o... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5098444 | Epiphakic intraocular lens and process of implantation In one implantation process, the intraocular lens implant is placed partially or completely on the anterior capsular surface of the human crystalline lens and is attached thereto by means of glue or adhesive. The implant has overall edge-to-edge dimension... | 03/24/1992 |
| 4769035 | Artificial lens and the method for implanting such lens An artificial lens adapted for implantation in the human eye and the method for implanting such lens. The lens is of pliable material so that it may be folded or curled for insertion through a minimum length incision. It has a medial optic portion having ... | 09/06/1988 |
| 4715373 | Devices for implantation of deformable intraocular lens structures The invention provides unique devices for implantation of deformable intraocular lens structures for surgical placement in the eye. In one embodied form, the inventive device comprises a generally cylindrical disarticulating lens holding member at a dista... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4702244 | Surgical device for implantation of a deformable intraocular lens The invention provides an improved intraocular lens structure comprising a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics and methods and devices for implantation of such lens in the eye. The unique optical zone portion of the lens... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4676792 | Method and artificial intraocular lens device for the phakic treatment of myopia The placing of an artificial intraocular lens device (IOL) in the anterior chamber of the eye (in front of the iris) for treating myopia. The intraocular lens device includes a meniscus style lens which has a plano anterior surface and a concave posterior... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4585456 | Corrective lens for the natural lens of the eye A corrective lens for the in-tact natural lens of the eye which utilizes an optical body formed of a material which is compatable with the tissue of the eye. The optical body is positioned against the natural lens of the eye and is held in place immediate... | 04/29/1986 |
| 4573998 | Methods for implantation of deformable intraocular lenses The invention provides an improved intraocular lens structure comprising a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics and methods and devices for implantation of such lens in the eye. The unique optical zone portion of the lens... | 03/04/1986 |
