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Deswelled, hydrogel intraocular lenses
Assignee: Alcon Research LLC
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Filing: 1986-11-26
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Granted: 1989-02-28
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Expires: 2006-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A method for reducing the size of hydrogel intraocular lenses by means of deswelling in hyperosmotic solutions (e.g., saturated sodium chloride solution) and a corresponding packaging arrangement are described. The deswelled, hydrogel lenses can be inserted through a much smaller surgical incision than fully hydrated lenses, yet retain all of the inherent advantages of hydrogel intraocular lenses (e.g., autoclavability). The lenses are rehydrated by the aqueous humor following implantation.
Inventors
- 👤 Graham D. Barrett
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-08 02:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/14; A61F2/16; A61F2/1613; A61F2/1616; A61L; A61L27/00; A61L27/50; A61L27/52; A61F2002/1681; A61F2002/16905; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0061; A61L2430/00; A61L2430/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
A method for reducing the area of a hydrogel intraocular lens so as to allow its implantation through a smaller incision than the incision which would normally be required for said lens, comprising deswelling the hydrogel intraocular lens by equilibration in a physiologically acceptable, hyperosmotic solution.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
46 words
A method for reducing the area of a hydrogel intraocular lens so as to allow its implantation through a smaller incision than the incision which would normally be required for said lens, comprising deswelling the hydrogel intraocular lens by equilibration in a physiologically acceptable, hyperosmotic solution.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the hyperosmotic solution is selected from solutions containing sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, magnesium chloride, sodium acetate, sodium citrate, glycerol, mannitol, dextran, or chondroitin sulfate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A deswelled, hydrogel intraocular lens prepared according to the method of claim 1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A packaging arrangement for an intraocular lens, comprising: a sealable container suitable for receiving a hydrogel intraocular lens, said container having sufficient strength to withstand autoclaving; a physiologically acceptable, hyperosmotic solution contained in said container; and a deswelled, hydrogel intraocular lens present in said solution.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A packaging arrangement for an intraocular lens, comprising: a sealable container suitable for receiving a hydrogel intraocular lens, said container having sufficient strength to withstand autoclaving; a physiologically acceptable, hyperosmotic solution contained in said container; and a deswelled, hydrogel intraocular lens present in said solution.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A packaging arrangement according to claim 4, wherein the hyperosmotic solution is selected from solutions containing sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, magnesium chloride, sodium acetate, sodium citrate, glycerol, mannitol, dextran, or chondroitin sulfate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A packaging arrangement according to claim 4, wherein the hyperosmotic solution and the deswelled, hydrogel intraocular lens have been sterilized by means of autoclaving.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
56 words
A method of preparing a deswelled, hydrogel intraocular lens, comprising: placing a physiologically acceptable hyperosmotic solution in a sealable container; submerging a hydrated, hydrogel intraocular lens in said solution; deswelling said hydrogel intraocular lens in said solution; and autoclaving said container and its contents to provide a sterilized package containing a sterilized, deswelled, hydrogel intraocular lens.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
56 words
A method of preparing a deswelled, hydrogel intraocular lens, comprising: placing a physiologically acceptable hyperosmotic solution in a sealable container; submerging a hydrated, hydrogel intraocular lens in said solution; deswelling said hydrogel intraocular lens in said solution; and autoclaving said container and its contents to provide a sterilized package containing a sterilized, deswelled, hydrogel intraocular lens.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method according to claim 7, wherein the hyperosmotic solution is selected from solutions containing sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, magnesium chloride, sodium acetate, sodium citrate, glycerol, mannitol, dextran, or chondroitin sulfate.
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