Intraocular lens for implantation into the posterior chamber of a human eye

Claim 1

An intraocular lens for implantation in the posterior chamber of a human eye, said intraocular lens comprising: a. a plano-convex lens, which is formed from an optical material that is suitable for an implantable lens, which is adapted to be inserted into the posterior chamber of the human eye within the capsular membrane thereof; b. a first supporting loop, which is formed from a material that is suitable for implantation into the human eye, mechanically coupled to the peripheral edge of said plano-convex lens and disposed at an angle in the range of 0° to 25° to the plane surface of said plano-convex lens so that its end portion is below the plane surface of said plano-convex lens, said first supporting loop being adapted to secure said plano-convex lens rigidly and permanently in the posterior chamber of the human eye; and c. a second supporting loop, which is formed from a material that is suitable for implantation into the eye, mechanically coupled to the peripheral edge of said plano-convex lens and oppositely disposed to said first supporting loop, said second supporting loop being also disposed at an angle in the range of 0° to 25° to the plane surface of said plano-convex lens so that its end portion is below the plane surface of said plano-convex lens and having a third loop which is formed from a flexible material and which is mechanically coupled thereto between its end portion and the peripheral edge of said plano-convex lens so that a temporary securement to the iris of the human eye may be accomplished, said second supporting loop being also adapted to secure said plano-convex lens rigidly and permanently in the posterior chamber of the human eye.