Artificial lens for implantation in the eye

Abstract

Abstract 1. A single-part lens (1) for implantation in the eye having supports (2) for supporting the lens in the anterior or posterior chamber angle or in the capsular bag, which extend substantially parallel to the plane of the lens (12) from the circumference of the lens towards the outside and are bent right up to their free ends in the circumferential direction and preferably past them, characterised in that the lens (1) is made from silicon rubber and on an outer section (5) of their lenght the supports (2) have a cross section with a boundary (11) which is substantially parallel to the plane of the lens (12) and with a boundary (13, 15) curved and/or angled over this and have a width of 0.6 to 1.5 mm and on an inner section (7) of their lenght widen at least by 1.5 times.

Inventors

• 👤 Gunter Dr. Fromberg

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