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Method of making artificial intraocular lenses with holes
Assignee: American Optical Corp
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Filing: 1975-12-22
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Granted: 1977-04-05
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Expires: 1995-12-22
Abstract
Abstract Making perforate optical sections (lenses) of pseudophakoi with avoidance of drilling operations and adversities thereof. Lens material is cast over wires corresponding in diametral size and relative juxtaposition to the size and spaced locations of holes needed in a lens and the wires are etched away prior to or following final edging and surface finishing of the lens. The casting of multiple lens preforms is contemplated.
Inventors
- 👤 Emil W. Deeg
- 👤 David A. Krohn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:05
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B23/00; C03B23/20; C03B23/22; C03B19/00; C03B19/02; A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/14; A61F2/16; A61F2002/1681; A61F2002/1683; A61F2002/1686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
The method of making a lens for a pseudophakos having spaced apart holes of preselected diametral dimension adjacent its edge comprising the steps of: aligning and fixedly supporting a plurality of wires in spaced juxtaposition, the spacings between said wires corresponding to spacings between said holes to be produced in said lens and said wires being of diametral dimension corresponding to the diametral size preselected for said holes; casting a molten ophthalmic lens glass over and around said plurality of wires; allowing said molten glass to cool in place about said wires to produce a rigid preform of said lens; removing said wires to produce holes in their place; and at one stage of the process following said step of allowing said molten glass to cool, cutting, grinding and polishing at least a portion of said preform to the final size and configuration desired of opposite optical surfaces, center thickness and edge configuration of the finished pseudophakic lens.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
The method of making a lens for a pseudophakos having spaced apart holes of preselected diametral dimension adjacent its edge comprising the steps of: aligning and fixedly supporting a plurality of wires in spaced juxtaposition, the spacings between said wires corresponding to spacings between said holes to be produced in said lens and said wires being of diametral dimension corresponding to the diametral size preselected for said holes; casting a molten ophthalmic lens glass over and around said plurality of wires; allowing said molten glass to cool in place about said wires to produce a rigid preform of said lens; removing said wires to produce holes in their place; and at one stage of the process following said step of allowing said molten glass to cool, cutting, grinding and polishing at least a portion of said preform to the final size and configuration desired of opposite optical surfaces, center thickness and edge configuration of the finished pseudophakic lens.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said wires are selectively etchable and said removal thereof is effected by subjecting the cast lens material to a wire etching medium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein said metal is a high chrome steel and said etching medium is sulfuric acid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said wires are extended across a casting cavity of a mold and said lens-forming material is cast in said cavity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said lens is cast as a part of a multiple lens preform and subsequently cut away therefrom, said wires being extended through said multiple lens preform in said rearranged spaced relationships of juxtaposition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method according to claim 5 wherein said preform is of a relatively long and thin configuration from which said lens is cut transaxially and said wires extend longitudinally through said preform.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method according to claim 6 wherein said preform is formed to a circular cross-sectional configuration prior to said transaxial cutting of said lens therefrom and, following said cutting, said lens is ground and polished to a desired finished configuration.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method according to claim 5 wherein said preform is in the configuration of a slab having a thickness at least equal to that desired of said lens and from which said lens is cut, said wires being extended through said slab in the direction of its thickness and said lens is cut around said wires.
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