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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7503938 | Method of implanting an accommodating intraocular lens An intraocular lens (IOL) system includes an optic, a pair of haptics located on sides of the optic, and hinge portions at each of the optic haptic junctions. The hinge portions have stressed and non-stressed configurations. One or more restraining elements are prov... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7160324 | Method in eye surgery A method for prevention of migration of epithelial cells in a capsular bag of an eye of a mammal is provided. The method comprises removing the natural lens of the eye from the capsular bag; introducing an object with at least one sharp edge into the capsular bag, i... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156101 | Methods of implanting an intraocular lens A method of restoring the vision of an eye having an impaired lens with an artificial lens implant includes replacing the lens by a polymerizable material injected into the emptied lens capsule and thereby providing a new lens implant with a predetermined refractive... | 01/02/2007 |
| 6960230 | Lens implant A lens implant serves to replace the lens body of an eye and possesses substantially the same size and shape. It is elastic such that the eye gets back its capability for accommodation. The lens implant has two parts with differing refractive indices and/or differin... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6899732 | Method of implanting an 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... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6884261 | Method of preparing an intraocular lens for implantation There is disclosed a method of preparing an accommodating intraocular lens having an optical axis for subsequent implantation. The method comprises providing an intraocular lens having first and second viewing elements interconnected by plural members. At least a po... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6881809 | High refractive index aromatic-based silyl monomers Optically transparent, relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions and ophthalmic devices such as intraocular lenses, contact lenses and corneal inlays made therefrom are described herein. The preferred polymeric compositions are produced through the pol... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6844414 | High refractive index aromatic-based prepolymer precursors Relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions and ophthalmic devices such as for example intraocular lenses and corneal inlays made therefrom are described herein. The preferred polymeric compositions are produced through the copolymerization of one or mor... | 01/18/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6770093 | Fixation of an intraocular implant to the iris For attaching an intraocular implant having pincher like clamping arms forming a pinching area between end portions of the clamping arms to an iris of an eye, the implant is positioned against a surface of the iris in the anterior chamber of the eye, a passage in a ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6679605 | Crystalline polymeric compositions for ophthalmic devices Ophthalmic devices suitable for implantation into the eye through small incisions are disclosed. These devices are made from a composition comprising crystalline or semi-crystalline polymeric materials which have a glass transition temperature (Tg | 01/20/2004 |
| 6598606 | Methods of implanting an intraocular lens The vision of an eye having an impaired lens is stored with an artificial lens implant. The method involves replacing the lens by a polymerizable material injected into the emptied lens capsule and thereby providing a new lens implant with a predetermined... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6425917 | Phakic iol film frame A film frame for an IOL has been developed which has the advantages of being lightweight, non-irritating, easily surgically implanted, aesthetically pleasing, and containing plate haptics. This IOL works in the anterior or posterior chamber of the eye for... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6059791 | Deformable intraocular lens injection system, and method thereof A lens injecting device comprising a slidable plunger and means for providing a force in a direction opposite to the direction of advancement of the slidable plunger to provide controlled release of the deformable intraocular lens from the lens injecting ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5919197 | Insertion of multiple folded lens into the eye The method of implanting an artificial lens in the eye that includes providing the lens to have folded M configuration, with two laterally spaced legs interconnected by a U-shaped portion; providing an elongated insertion tube having a distal end insertib... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5810833 | Deformable lens insertion apparatus Apparatus for insertion of intraocular lenses into the eye are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a loading chamber and an injection portion. The loading chamber has a proximal end and a distally extending opening. The loading chamber d... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5803925 | IOL insertion apparatus with covalently bonded lubricant Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes are disclosed. In one embodiment, such apparatus includes a hollow tube including an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is pa... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5716364 | IOL insertion apparatus and method for making and using same Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space i... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5711317 | Multiple folding of optical lens unit and placement in the eye The method of inserting a foldable plastic lens unit into the eye that includes folding the lens unit to form at least three folds; grasping the folded unit to hold it in folded state, and then inserting the folded unit into the eye through an opening for... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5702400 | Intraocular lens folder A single piece intraocular lens folder that has a generally planar, open frame in the shape of a rounded "A" with a rimmed, open head at the top of the "A". The base of the "A" forms a pairs of opposing legs or handles that join to form a hinge at the int... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5702402 | Method and apparatus for folding of intraocular lens A method of inserting a foldable intraocular lens (IOL) into the eye of a patient comprising holding a foldable IOL with forceps with the IOL being in a first folded condition in which the IOL has at least one fold and folding the IOL into a second folded... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5653753 | Method and apparatus for folding of intraocular lenses A method of inserting a foldable intraocular lens (IOL) into the eye of a patient comprising holding a foldable IOL with forceps with the IOL being in a first folded condition in which the IOL has at least one fold and folding the IOL into a second folded... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5630841 | Lens haptic control The method of controlling a lens haptic during insertion of an artificial lens into the eye, that includes releasably supporting an end portion of the haptic in a supported position relative to the lens during lens insertion into the eye, such supporting ... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5098443 | Method of implanting intraocular and intraorbital implantable devices for the controlled release of pharmacological agents A series of implants for intraocular and/or intraorbital use are provided which permit the controlled release of pharmacological agents. The implants are substantial C-shaped rings and are insertable through incisions made in the eye wall or are sutured a... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5026393 | Method of implanting an intraocular lens in a human eye and intraocular lens for same A method of implanting an intraocular lens in a human eye, includes the steps of (a) making a first incision in the eye not greater than 2.5 mm to allow a cataract lens to be extracted therefrom and a rolled intraocular lens to be inserted therethrough, t... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4919151 | Synthetic polymer for endocapsular lens replacement A synthetic polymer (24) is provided for endocapsular lens (18) replacement in an eye (10). The polymer, whch is injected into the lens capsule (16) after removal of the lens, comprises an oxygen-stabilized photosensitive prepolymer. An example of such a ... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4781719 | Method of inserting an intraocular lens into an eye Method of inserting an intraocular lens, having an optic and haptics of flexible material, through an incision into an eye, including preliminarily compressing the lens into a generally cylindrical shape, e.g. in a tubular sleeve, immersing the compressed... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4619657 | Flexible intraocular lens holder Flexible holders are disclosed which allow one or more synthetic lenses to be securely positioned within the intraocular chambers of the eye, and which can be inserted into the eye through corneal incisions of minimal size.... | 10/28/1986 |
| 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 |
| 4530117 | Surgical instrument for and method of inserting a posterior chamber lens in an eye A surgical instrument having a shank and a hook at one end of such shank with a transversely extending tip for seating the lens in the posterior chamber of the eye with the neck of the hook having a first portion adapted to extend along the anterior side ... | 07/23/1985 |
| 4327450 | Method of intraocular implanting an artificial lens A surgical method of making an intraocular implant of an artificial lens having attaching loops on opposed sides thereof. The invention contemplates incising the sclera of the eye rearwardly of the iris at opposed positions and excising the vitreous base ... | 05/04/1982 |
| 4251887 | Posterior chamber capsular lens implant and method for implantation of the lens A posterior chamber capsular lens implant and apparatus for implantation of the lens are utilized in a surgical method following a capsulectomy to remove a cataract impaired natural lens. The lens implant has a plane surface and a convex surface. The enti... | 02/24/1981 |
| 4143427 | Method and apparatus for accomplishing aphakic correction Method and apparatus are disclosed for surgical accomplishment or aphakic correction. After intracapsular cataract extraction has been successfully completed the artificial lens, held securely in the Binkhorst implant forceps, is introduced into the anter... | 03/13/1979 |
| 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 |
| 4056855 | Intraocular lens and method of implanting same An intraocular lens and the method of its implantation through an incision in the eye. The assembly includes a lens member and a supporting wire initially in disassembled condition and adapted to be introduced independently through a small incision in the... | 11/08/1977 |
