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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8034108 | Intraocular lens having a haptic that includes a cap An intraocular lens is disclosed, with an adjustable 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. The haptic may incl... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7854764 | Accommodating lens assembly An intraocular lens system for implantation in the human eye, haptic system and method include an intraocular lens formed of a transparent biocompatible material for replacing the natural lens of the eye. The lens includes an outer periphery and an optical axis. The... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7435259 | Intraocular lenses with fixated haptics Intraocular lenses for implanting within the natural capsular bag of the human eye having features on the outer ends or portions of the lenses to fixate the lens within the natural capsular bag following implantation. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7354451 | Accommodating intraocular lens implant An accommodating intraocular lens implant for implantation in a human eye, including an optic adapted for coaxial alignment with a vision axis of the human eye, and at least one haptic. The haptic includes an anchor portion for receipt in one of a periphery of a cap... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350916 | Intraocular lens In one aspect, the present invention provide an ophthalmic lens (e.g., an IOL) that includes an optic having an anterior optical surface and a posterior optical surface, where the optic provides an optical power in a range of about 16 D to about 25 D as measured in ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341599 | Intraocular lens for correcting presbyopia An intraocular lens for modifying the refractive abilities of a natural lens or an existing artificial lens in an eye to correct for vision disorders such as presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism. Specifically, the lens system can be configured so that it doe... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7326246 | Accommodating intraocular lens with elongated suspension structure An intraocular lens (IOL) for insertion in a capsular bag of an eye includes an optic for focusing light and a movement assembly coupled to the optic. The movement assembly is adapted to cooperate with the capsular bag to effect accommodating movement of the optic. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7303582 | Foldable angle-fixated intraocular lens A foldable intraocular lens (IOL) includes an optic and at least one fixation member for supporting the optic in the anterior chamber of an eye. The fixation member includes an intermediate portion that extends a first direction away from the optic, and a leg portio... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7226479 | Intraocular lens An intraocular lens for implantation in a capsule of an eye comprises an optic which has a substantially circular rim, an optical axis, and a lens plane that extends vertically of the optical axis; at least two haptics for support of the optic on the capsule, the ha... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226478 | Optic configuration for intraocular lens system There is disclosed an accommodating intraocular lens for implantation in an eye having an optical axis. The lens comprises an anterior portion which in turn comprises an anterior viewing element and an anterior biasing element. The lens further comprises a posterior... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220279 | Accommodating lens assembly An accommodating lens assembly having an optical axis and being adapted to be implanted in a posterior chamber of an eye having a capsular unit located therein. The assembly includes a rigid haptics element adapted to secure the assembly within the posterior chamber... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7179292 | Intraocular lens for implantation in an eye and instrument and methods for insertion of such a lens An intraocular lens includes an optical portion (7; 607; 907; 1107) of a transparent, deformable material, at least one haptic (5, 6; 205, 206; 405, 406, 706; 806; 905; 1005; 1105; 1205) radially projecting from the optical portion for supporting the o... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7135041 | Artificial vision system An artificial vision system for regenerating or restoring vision of an eye of a patient includes: a power acquiring unit which is disposed inside the eye, includes a magnetic core having an opening and a coil wound around the magnetic core, and is adapted to acquire... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7087080 | Materials for use in intraocular lens system There is disclosed an accommodating intraocular lens for implantation in an eye having an optical axis. The lens comprises an anterior portion which in turn comprises an anterior viewing element and an anterior biasing element. The lens further comprises a posterior... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7063723 | Intraocular lens with an accommodating capability An introocular lens (IOL) includes an optic; a haptic; a flexible membrane substantially encircling the optic and connected between the optic and the haptic, the flexible membrane having a flexibility greater than the optic and the haptic. The flexible membrane perm... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7060094 | Accommodating zonular mini-bridge implants Surgical correction of presbyopia and hyperopia by a circularly distributed assembly of mini-bridges implanted between the interior surfaces of the ciliary muscle and the exterior surface of the lens capsule, for augmenting the transmission of the contraction force ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7037338 | Intraocular ring assembly and artificial lens kit An intraocular ring assembly and an artificial lens kit, both of which are usable for implantation in a lens capsule or capsular bag of natural eye. The intraocular ring assembly includes a first ring element having recessions therein, a second ring element, and a b... | 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 |
| 7014656 | Positive power anterior chamber ocular implant A positive power anterior chamber ocular implant for placement in a phakic eye is disclosed to correct refractive errors caused by hyperopia which includes at least one convex surface and haptics for positioning the lens in the anterior chamber of the eye. Contact b... | 03/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6986787 | Accomodative intraocular lens An accommodative intraocular lens is provided to replace a natural lens. The intraocular lens structure includes an optical portion and a haptic portion. The optical portion includes a replacement lens while the haptic portion includes the structure that holds the l... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6966913 | Intraocular ring Apparatus including an intraocular ring comprising a circumferential wall, the ring being adapted to receive therein an intraocular lens (IOL) implant, and the wall being formed with at least one aperture for passing therethrough a haptic of the IOL implant. A diali... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6932839 | Intraocular lens assembly and method An intraocular lens assembly and method. The assembly comprises an optic disc and an annulus surrounding the optic disc. Hinges connect the optic disc to the annulus to permit anterior and posterior movement of the optic disc relative to the annulus in response to c... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926727 | Surgical blade for use with a surgical tool for making incisions for scleral eye implants A surgical blade is disclosed for use with a surgical tool for making incisions in the sclera of an eye to form a scleral pocket to receive a scleral prosthesis. The surgical blade comprises a rotatable support arm capable of being rotated by the surgical tool and a... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921416 | Intraocular lens implant having accommodative capabilities An intraocular implant including a lens and a shell component. The shell component includes a shell peripheral wall encompassing a shell inner volume for protectively enclosing the lens and allowing the latter to move therein between lens accommodating positions. Th... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6899733 | Intraocular lens with improved haptic and method of implanting same Ophthalomogical implant device and procedure employing improved haptic structure, improved suture guide device or both. ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6881225 | Intraocular lenses with a groove for closing the opening of the posterior capsule An intraocular lens structure for reducing complications is disclosed. The intraocular lens structure comprises an optic, a support and a closing fixture. The closing fixture is a groove or a valley formed on the side portion of the optic of the intraocular lens. Th... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6827738 | Refractive intraocular implant lens and method A refractive intraocular lens and method of locating the lens within the eye and attaching the lens to the iris. The refractive intraocular lens may be attached via staples, a fastener or by the tip of the haptics. ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6755859 | Iris fixated intraocular lenses A refractive anterior chamber iris fixated intraocular lens including an optic portion having an outer peripheral edge and two or more but preferably two haptic elements. Each haptic element is manufactured to have an inner portion and an outer free end portion for ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6660036 | Collars for lens loops Collars are disposed on loops of intraocular lenses for improved fixation of loops in rims of capsular bags of eyes. A collar may preferably be positioned on an outer portion of a loop and retained on the loop by an enlarged end portion of the loop.... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6656223 | Foldable intraocular lenses with highly flexible optics and rigid fixation members A foldable intraocular lens for implantation in the eye includes an optic made of a highly pliable material and a pair of fixation members made of a material that is flexible, but more rigid than the optic. The fixation members are integral with a cantile... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6616693 | Flexible fixation members for angle-supported anterior chamber intraocular lenses An intraocular lens having an optic and a plurality of fixation members coupled to the optic. The fixation members are adapted to flex about points located closer to the outer edge of the IOL than to the optic. The fixation members may have a converging w... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6558419 | Intraocular lens An intraocular lens for inhibiting posterior capsular opacification, or secondary cataract, includes an optic having a periphery provided with at least two sharp edges which lie radially spaced from each other with respect to the optical axis of the lens ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6554860 | Foldable iris fixated intraocular lenses A refractive anterior chamber iris fixated intraocular lens including an optic portion having an outer peripheral edge and two or more but preferably two, three or four balanced haptic elements. Each haptic element is of a relatively narrow arch-like form... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6551354 | Accommodating intraocular lens An intraocular lens includes an optic for focusing light and a movement assembly coupled to the optic. The movement assembly is adapted to cooperate with the eye to effect accommodating movement of the optic. The movement assembly includes a plurality of ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6533814 | Intraocular lens having a design for controlling its axial displacement after implantation Intraocular lens comprising a central optical body and haptics attached to or formed integrally with said optical body wherein the haptics are attached to the optical body via connecting members separating the haptic plane from the optical plane by a dist... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6503275 | Ophthalmic lens insertion instrument and package A foldable intraocular lens is stored in its normal unfolded configuration within a lens storage chamber in a lens insertion instrument. The instrument includes a ram which is movable inwardly through the chamber to move the lens into and fold the lens to... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6488709 | Intraocular lens implant An intraoocular lens implant (10) including an optic (12) and a haptic (20). The haptic (20) includes a first portion (22) extending outwardly in a first direction from the optic (12), a second portion (26) which has an outermost end (32), extending outwa... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6485516 | Accommodating IO-lens eyes Artificial eye lenses which are to be replaced against the muddy natural lenses during a cataract operation, obtain a more efficient and sensitive accommodation with a quick and sufficient pull back power, if the centralizing spring haptics show a z-simil... | 11/26/2002 |
