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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8128693 | Intraocular lens system A two part lens system. The first part is a ring-like supporting component that is implanted in the capsular bag following cataract surgery. The first component is a non-optical component and contains a pair of haptics for fixating the first component within the cap... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8088161 | Compressed haptics An injectable intraocular implant including an optics portion and a resilient, flexible haptics portion mounted coaxially with the optics portion and a method for inserting the implant into the eye. ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7300464 | Intraocular lens A two or three component lens system. The first component is a ring-like supporting component that is implanted in the capsular bag following cataract surgery. The first component is a non-optical component and does not correct for any refractive errors. The first c... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7175661 | Apparatus and method for improving vision utilizing a cornea-supported artificial intraocular lens An apparatus for improving vision including an intraocular lens, haptics extending outwardly from a periphery of the intraocular lens, a first anchor connected to the haptics and a second anchor connected to the haptics so as to position the intraocular lens in the ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7125422 | Accommodating intraocular lens implant An improved intraocular lens (42) is provided which more closely mimics the accommodation and focusing of the eye's natural lens. The lens (42) comprises an optic (44) and a flexible, resilient optic positioning element (46) which include... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7101397 | IOL Implantation A method for implanting a new intraocular lens (IOL) in an eye without removing the existing IOL, comprising forming a mounting hole in an IOL already implanted in an eye, and mounting another IOL in the mounting hole. Apparatus is also disclosed including a first I... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7044461 | Method and apparatus for adjustably induced biaxial strain An apparatus comprising a shape memory alloy is configured as a ring shaped sample holder for a transmission electron microscope and imparts uniform biaxial strain on a thin film mounted within. The sample holder responds to a change in temperature by changing the i... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6972034 | Intraocular lens system A two part lens system. The first part is a ring-like supporting component that is implanted in the capsular bag following cataract surgery. The first component is a non-optical component and contains a pair of haptics for fixating the first component within the cap... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6972033 | Accommodating intraocular lens assembly with multi-functional capsular bag ring An intraocular lens (IOL) has been provided with an accommodation assembly that effects axial movement of the IOL optic through both the radial action of ciliary muscles and the axial forces resulting from vitreous pressure on the posterior wall of the capsular bag.... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6960231 | Intraocular lens system A two part lens system. The first part is a ring-like supporting component that is implanted in the capular bag following cataract surgery. The first component is a non-optical component and contains a pair of haptics for fixating the first component within the capu... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6849091 | Lens assembly for depth of focus An intraocular lens assembly for increased depth of focus has a frame configurated to vault posteriorly in an eye and an optic attached thereto. Pressure from ciliary muscle contraction moves the optic anteriorly to focus the eye for near vision. ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6786927 | Device and method for the increase of ocular elasticity and prevention of macular degeneration There is provided a compressible implant for the increase of ocular elasticity and the prevention of macular degeneration. This implantable intraocular device, which can be used for the prevention of ocular degeneration and especially of the macular degeneration thr... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6749634 | Intraocular implant and an artificial lens device An accommodating intraocular implant for locating in the capsular bag, the implant comprising a single piece of elastically deformable material constituting a central lens (1) and at least two haptic portions (2, 4) in the form of radial arms for beari... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6533813 | Intraocular lens that may accommodate automatically The present invention is to provide an intraocular lens that may accommodate automatically, including a central optic having an anterior optic connected with the stroke cylinder, a posterior optic connected with the outer core which is connected with the ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6524340 | Accommodating intraocular lens assembly An intraocular lens assembly including a lens, a haptic, and a leverage arm connecting the lens to the haptic, wherein the leverage arm is adapted to apply a lever force on the lens acting generally along a chord inwards of a perimeter of the lens.... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6419698 | Orbital implant device An orbital implant device is provided. The orbital implant device comprises a frame, defining a plurality of openings, a plurality of flexible sections coupled to said frame, said frame and said plurality of flexible sections defining a volume, and at lea... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6413277 | Method for intraocular lens insertion and apparatus An improved method of inserting an intraocular lens into an eye comprising removing an existing lens so as to leave a capsular bag intact; at least partially inserting an intraocular lens having at least one haptic incorporating an aperture therein into t... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6152959 | Iris fixated intraocular lens An iris fixated intraocular lens for implanting in the anterior chamber of an eye comprises an optic having an optical axis and anterior and posterior sides; and first and second fixation members, each of the fixation members having a proximal end region ... | 11/28/2000 |
| 5376116 | Implantable device and method for impeding secondary growth within an eye Epithelial-cell and protein-strand development, following eye surgery such as an intracapsulary lens extraction and intraocular-lens implantation, is retarded or impeded by providing small amounts of metal and/or basic salt in the environment or in the co... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5275624 | Device for inhibiting aftercataract A device for inhibiting aftercataracts being made of a material having a resilient property and having substantially circular shape so as to internally contact an equator of a lenticular capsule. The device includes an aperture at a central portion thereo... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5026396 | Two-piece intraocular lens An implantable intraocular lens assembly composed of a first member having an annular form, an outer periphery and an inner periphery delimiting an opening, and a second member of transparent material having at least one curved surface and an outer periph... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4434515 | Intraocular lens The invention contemplates haptic construction for support of a finished intraocular lens element, wherein the haptic has plural radially outward stabilizing-leg formations, which incorporate a feature of radial adaptability in terms of the anterior-chamb... | 03/06/1984 |
| 4326306 | Intraocular lens and manipulating tool therefor The invention contemplates improved techniques for making lens implants for use in ophthalmological surgery, the lens being a replacement for a cataract-clouded natural lens. The lens of the invention is particularly adapted for posterior-chamber implanta... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4298995 | Intraocular lens construction The invention contemplates an improved lens implant for use in ophthalmological surgery, the lens being a replacement for a cataract-clouded natural lens, and the replacement being installed via the pupil at the iris as the operative step following remova... | 11/10/1981 |
| 4270230 | Intraocular lens The invention contemplates improved intraocular-lens structures for use as implants in ophthalmological surgery, the lens being a replacement for a cataract-clouded natural lens, and the replacement being installed in the pupil at the iris as the operativ... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4249272 | Intraocular lens The invention contemplates improved intraocular-lens structures for use as implants in ophthalmological surgery, the lens being a replacement for a cataract-clouded natural lens, and the replacement being installed through the pupil at the iris as the ope... | 02/10/1981 |
| 4249271 | Intraocular lens The invention contemplates improved intraocular-lens structures for use as implants in ophthalmological surgery, the lens being a replacement for a cataract-clouded natural lens, and the replacement being installed in the pupil at the iris as the operativ... | 02/10/1981 |
| 4168547 | Anterior-chamber lens-carrier An anterior-chamber lens assembly in which a unitary lens carrier is stamped from thin sheet material and includes a ring formed with a throughgoing lens opening and a pair of diametrically opposed long flat arms extending outwardly from the ring and adap... | 09/25/1979 |
| 4149279 | Intra-ocular lens structure The invention contemplates improved structure for use in making lens implants in ophthalmological surgery, the lens being a replacement for a cataract-clouded natural lens, and the replacement being installed in the pupil at the iris as the operative step... | 04/17/1979 |
| 4124905 | Artificial intraocular lens system An artificial intraocular lens system is provided with posterior and anterior tabs adapted to receive and hold a pin substantially perpendicularly therebetween. Said lens system allows for the insertion and affixing of the lens in the eye without the use ... | 11/14/1978 |
| 4122556 | Intra-ocular lens The invention contemplates improved techniques for making lens implants for use in ophthalmological surgery, the lens being a replacement for a cataract-clouded natural lens, and the replacement being installed in the pupil at the iris as the operative st... | 10/31/1978 |
| 4118808 | Intra-ocular lens An improved lens implant for use in ophthalmological surgery, the lens being a replacement for a cataract-clouded natural lens, and the replacement being installed in the pupil at the iris as the operative step following removal of the cataracted lens. Th... | 10/10/1978 |
| 4073014 | Intra-ocular lens An improved lens implant for use in ophthalmological surgery, the lens being a replacement for a cataract-clouded natural lens, and the replacement being installed in the pupil at the iris as the operative step following removal of the cataracted lens. Th... | 02/14/1978 |
