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Fixation system for intraocular lens structures
Assignee: STAAR Surgical Co
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Filing: 1994-12-13
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Granted: 1998-07-07
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Expires: 2014-12-13
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides an improved system for atraumatic fixation of intraocular lens structures which comprises a deformable, compliant, peripheral frame and a concentrically disposed optical zone portion which, in one embodied form, is resiliently suspended from the frame by a plurality of compliant fibers or webbing. Accordingly, the invention facilitates surgical placement of the intraocular lens structure in the eye without the requirement of sutures, and without iris involvement, thereby providing a safer and more convenient surgical procedure. The unique fixation system may be utilized for placement of intraocular lenses having either a rigid or a deformable optical zone portion in the anterior chamber or posterior chamber of the eye following cataract removal procedures.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R. Mazzocco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/14; A61F2/16; A61F2/148; A61F2/1602; A61F2/1605; A61F2002/1681; A61F2002/169
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
An intraocular lens which comprises: an optical zone portion; a substantially resilient, deformable, compliant, annular skirt having a uniform surface continuous with the periphery of said optical zone portion of said lens structure; said optical zone portion being deformable by compressing, rolling, folding, stretching or by a combination of such forces to temporarily reduce said optical zone portion to a diameter of 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of said optical zone portion in an unstressed state; said annular skirt being integral with said optical zone portion and having a minimum diameter at least about 20% greater than the diameter of said optical zone portion in an unstressed state, in all directions perpendicular to the optical axis of said optical zone portion; wherein when placement is effected in the eye, the ocular tissue in front of and behind said annular skirt prevents displacement of the lens structure in the anterior or posterior axis without iris engagement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
An intraocular lens which comprises: an optical zone portion; a substantially resilient, deformable, compliant, annular skirt having a uniform surface continuous with the periphery of said optical zone portion of said lens structure; said optical zone portion being deformable by compressing, rolling, folding, stretching or by a combination of such forces to temporarily reduce said optical zone portion to a diameter of 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of said optical zone portion in an unstressed state; said annular skirt being integral with said optical zone portion and having a minimum diameter at least about 20% greater than the diameter of said optical zone portion in an unstressed state, in all directions perpendicular to the optical axis of said optical zone portion; wherein when placement is effected in the eye, the ocular tissue in front of and behind said annular skirt prevents displacement of the lens structure in the anterior or posterior axis without iris engagement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said optical zone portion is substantially rigid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said optical zone portion is deformable and possesses prescribed memory characteristics which enable the lens structure to be deformed by compressing, rolling, folding or stretching said optical zone portion to a diameter of 80% less of the cross-sectional diameter of said optical zone portion in an unstressed state, yet return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after implantation in the eye.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said annular skirt is configured and sized to fit within the capsular bag of the eye following cataract removal procedure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said annular skirt is configured and sized to fit within the posterior chamber of the eye, behind the iris and in front of the ciliary processes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said annular skirt is configured and sized to fit within the anterior chamber of the eye.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said optical zone portion is composed of a polyurethane elastomer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said optical zone portion is composed of a silicone elastomer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said optical zone portion is composed of hydrogel polymer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said optical zone portion is composed of a collagen compound.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said optical zone portion is composed of an organic gel compound.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said optical zone portion is composed of a synthetic gel compound.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said optical zone portion is composed of glass.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said optical zone portion is composed of polymethylmethacrylate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said optical zone portion has a plano concave configuration.
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