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Intraocular lens and method of forming the lens
Assignee: Allergan Inc
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Filing: 1984-09-10
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Granted: 1986-10-07
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Expires: 2004-09-10
Abstract
Abstract An intraocular lens formed of a soft, resilient polymeric optical element and a resilient polymeric support having an annular portion embedded in the optical element and a pair of mounting arms extending outwardly of the optical element. The optical element and support can be folded for insertion into the eye via a small incision. The support is embedded in the optical element during molding and polymerization of the optical element.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey E. Koziol
- 👤 Gholam A. Peyman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/14; A61F2/16; A61L; A61L27/00; A61L27/14; A61L27/16; A61L27/18; A61F2002/1681; A61F2002/1683; A61F2002/1686; A61F2002/16905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
An intraocular lens, the combination comprising: a soft, resilient optical element; and a resilient support having an annular portion and mounting arms, said annular portion being completely embedded in and completely surrounded by the material forming said optical element, said mounting arms being coupled to said annular portion and extending outwardly of the material forming said optical element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
An intraocular lens, the combination comprising: a soft, resilient optical element; and a resilient support having an annular portion and mounting arms, said annular portion being completely embedded in and completely surrounded by the material forming said optical element, said mounting arms being coupled to said annular portion and extending outwardly of the material forming said optical element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An intraocular lens according to claim 1, wherein said support is integrally formed as one piece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An intraocular lens according to claim 1, wherein said support is formed of polymeric material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
An intraocular lens according to claim 3, wherein said polymeric material is tetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An intraocular lens according to claim 1, wherein said optical element is formed of polymeric material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An intraocular lens according to claim 1, wherein said optical element is formed of silicone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
An intraocular lens according to claim 1, wherein said optical element is formed of polymeric material, and said support is formed of polymeric material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
An intraocular lens according to claim 1, wherein each of said mounting arms has a portion extending substantially tangentially of said annular portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
An intraocular lens according to claim 8, wherein said annular portion and said mounting arms lie substantially in the same plane.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
An intraocular lens according to claim 1, wherein said annular portion and said mounting arms lie substantially in the same plane.
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