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Intraocular-external lens combination system and method of using same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-10-30
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Granted: 1987-12-01
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Expires: 2001-10-30
Abstract
Abstract An intraocular lens system including a negative-powered intraocular lens for use in combination with a positive-powered external lens system. The intraocular lens is preferably positioned in the posterior chamber of the eye and is configured so as to provide maximum separation between the intraocular lens and the external lens system, thereby achieving maximum magnification and field of view. Alternatively, the refracting powers of the lens system can be reversed, thus resulting in image demagnification.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony Donn
- 👤 Charles J. Koester
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/14; A61F2/16; A61F2/1613; G; G02; G02C; G02C7/00; G02C7/02; A61F2/1648
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 42
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
A negative-powered intraocular lens sized and shaped for implantation in the posterior chamber of the eye, said lens having a power and being configured so as to provide substantial magnification of the retinal image and adapted to be used in combination with an external positive lens.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
46 words
A negative-powered intraocular lens sized and shaped for implantation in the posterior chamber of the eye, said lens having a power and being configured so as to provide substantial magnification of the retinal image and adapted to be used in combination with an external positive lens.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The intraocular lens as defined by claim 1, said lens having a power and being configured so as to provide a wide field of vision when used in combination with said external positive lens.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The intraocular lens as defined by claim 1 wherein said lens is provided with flexible support members adapted to position the lens in the posterior chamber of the eye.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The intraocular lens as defined by claim 1 wherein said lens has a power of about -10 to -100 diopters.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The intraocular lens as defined by claim 4 wherein said lens has a power of about -40 to -100 diopters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
An optical system comprising: a. a negative-powered intraocular lens sized and shaped for implantation within the posterior chamber of an eye; and b. an external lens; whereby said intraocular lens and said external lens in combination have a power and are configured so as to provide substantial magnification of the retinal image.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
An optical system comprising: a. a negative-powered intraocular lens sized and shaped for implantation within the posterior chamber of an eye; and b. an external lens; whereby said intraocular lens and said external lens in combination have a power and are configured so as to provide substantial magnification of the retinal image.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The optical system as defined by claim 6 wherein said external lens is a spectacle lens having a positive power so as to magnify the image on the retina of the eye.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The optical system as defined by claim 6 wherein said external lens is a positive contact lens.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The optical system as defined by claim 6 wherein said external lens is a positive Fresnel lens.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The optical system as defined by claim 6 further comprising a second external lens, and wherein said first external lens is a positive spectacle lens, and said second external lens is a negative contact lens.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
The optical system as defined by claim 6 where said external lens is a spectacle lens spaced from the cornea vertex by a vertex distance and wherein the power of the spectacle lens and said vertex distance are determined by the desired magnification.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for providing substantial magnification to a human eye, comprising the steps of: a. removing the natural lens; b. implanting a negative intraocular lens within the posterior chamber of said eye; and c. providing an external positive lens whereby said negative intraocular lens and said positive external lens in combination interact to provide substantial magnification of the image on the retina of the eye.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for providing substantial magnification to a human eye, comprising the steps of: a. removing the natural lens; b. implanting a negative intraocular lens within the posterior chamber of said eye; and c. providing an external positive lens whereby said negative intraocular lens and said positive external lens in combination interact to provide substantial magnification of the image on the retina of the eye.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as defined by claim 12 wherein said external lens is a positive contact lens.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as defined by claim 12 wherein said external positive lens is a Fresnel lens.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as defined by claim 12 wherein said external lens is a positive spectacle lens.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method as defined by claim 12 further comprising providing a second external lens, and wherein said first external lens is a positive spectacle lens, and said second external lens is a negative contact lens.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method as defined by claim 12 wherein said external lens is a positive spectacle lens and said method comprises adjusting the power and vertex distance of the spectacle lens from the cornea vertex in accordance with the desired magnification of the system.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
40 words
A method for providing demagnification of an image on the retina of an eye while providing an increased field of vision, said method comprising: a. implanting a positive intraocular lens within said eye; and b. providing an external negative lens.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
40 words
A method for providing demagnification of an image on the retina of an eye while providing an increased field of vision, said method comprising: a. implanting a positive intraocular lens within said eye; and b. providing an external negative lens.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method as defined by claim 18 comprising implanting said positive intraocular lens in the posterior chamber of said eye.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as defined by claim 18 wherein said external lens is a negative spectacle lens.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as defined by claim 18 wherein said external lens is a negative contact lens.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
26 words
A negative-powered intraocular lens sized and shaped for implantation in the posterior chamber of the eye, said lens having a negative power greater than -40 diopters.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
26 words
A negative-powered intraocular lens sized and shaped for implantation in the posterior chamber of the eye, said lens having a negative power greater than -40 diopters.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The intraocular lens as defined by claim 22 wherein said lens is provided with flexible support members.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
38 words
An implantable optical element consisting of: a. a negative-powered intraocular lens sized and shaped for implantation in the posterior chamber of the human eye; and b. means for supporting said lens within said posterior chamber of said eye.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
38 words
An implantable optical element consisting of: a. a negative-powered intraocular lens sized and shaped for implantation in the posterior chamber of the human eye; and b. means for supporting said lens within said posterior chamber of said eye.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
29 words
The optical element as defined by claim 24 wherein said support means comprises flexible support members adapted to position said intraocular lens in said posterior chamber of said eye.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
22 words
The optical element as defined by claim 24 wherein said intraocular lens has a negative power of at least about -10 diopters.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
22 words
The optical element as defined by claim 24 wherein said intraocular lens has a negative power of at least about -40 diopters.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
43 words
A negative-powered intraocular lens sized and shaped for implantation in the eye, said lens providing greater than a 2X magnification power of the retinal image when used in combination with an external positive lens and a field of view of at least 27°.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
43 words
A negative-powered intraocular lens sized and shaped for implantation in the eye, said lens providing greater than a 2X magnification power of the retinal image when used in combination with an external positive lens and a field of view of at least 27°.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
32 words
The negative-powered intraocular lens as defined by claim 28, said intraocular lens being configured so as to provide a wide field of vision when used in combination with said external positive lens.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
32 words
The negative-powered intraocular lens as defined by claim 28, wherein said intraocular lens is provided with flexible support members adapted to position said intraocular lens in the posterior chamber of the eye.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
22 words
The negative-powered intraocular lens as defined by claim 28 wherein said intraocular lens has a negative power of at least -10 diopters.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
22 words
The negative-powered intraocular lens as defined by claim 28 wherein said intraocular lens has a negative power of at least -40 diopters.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
32 words
The negative-powered intraocular lens as defined by claim 28 wherein said intraocular lens is provided with flexible support members adapted to position said intraocular lens in the anterior chamber of the eye.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
51 words
An optical system comprising: a. a positive-powered introcular lens adapted to be positioned within the posterior chamber of an eye; and b. a negative-powered external lens whereby said intraocular lens and said external lens in combination have a power and are configured so as to provide demagnification of the retinal image.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
51 words
An optical system comprising: a. a positive-powered introcular lens adapted to be positioned within the posterior chamber of an eye; and b. a negative-powered external lens whereby said intraocular lens and said external lens in combination have a power and are configured so as to provide demagnification of the retinal image.
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