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Methods for implantation of deformable intraocular lenses
Assignee: GREYHOUND FINANCIAL CAPITAL Corp
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Filing: 1982-02-05
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Granted: 1986-03-04
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Expires: 2002-02-05
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides an improved intraocular lens structure comprising a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics and methods and devices for implantation of such lens in the eye. The unique optical zone portion of the lens can be deformed by compressing, rolling, folding, stretching, or can be deformed by a combination of these techniques to temporarily reduce the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optical zone portion in an unstressed state. After insertion into the eye, the optical zone portion returns to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length. The inventive methods and devices for implantation permit insertion of the improved lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue, thereby providing a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R. Mazzocco
Bibliographic Details
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US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/14; A61F2/16; A61F2/1662; A61F2002/1681; A61F2002/169; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S623/00; Y10S623/902; Y10S623/905; Y10S623/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for replacement of a surgically removed crystalline lens, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming said intraocular lens by compressing said optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for replacement of a surgically removed crystalline lens, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming said intraocular lens by compressing said optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method for implantation as defined in claim 1 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position in front of the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens as defined in claim 1 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position behind the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for replacement of a surgically removed crystalline lens, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming said intraocular lens by rolling said optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for replacement of a surgically removed crystalline lens, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming said intraocular lens by rolling said optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method for implantation as defined in claim 4 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position in front of the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens as defined in claim 4 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position behind the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for replacement of a surgically removed crystalline lens, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming said intraocular lens by folding said optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for replacement of a surgically removed crystalline lens, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming said intraocular lens by folding said optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method for implantation as defined in claim 7 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position in front of the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens as defined in claim 7 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position behind the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for replacement of a surgically removed crystalline lens, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory charactieristics; deforming said intraocular lens by stretching said optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for replacement of a surgically removed crystalline lens, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory charactieristics; deforming said intraocular lens by stretching said optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method for implantation as defined in claim 10 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position in front of the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens as defined in claim 10 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position behind the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
115 words
method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for refractive correction of a human eye, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming the intraocular lens by compressing the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
115 words
method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for refractive correction of a human eye, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming the intraocular lens by compressing the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method for implantation as defined in claim 13 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position in front of the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens as defined in claim 13 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position behind the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for refractive correction of a human eye , the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming the intraocular lens by rolling the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient, surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for refractive correction of a human eye , the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming the intraocular lens by rolling the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient, surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method for implantation as defined in claim 16 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position in front of the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens as defined in claim 10 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position behind the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for refractive correction of an eye, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming the intraocular lens by folding the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient, surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for refractive correction of an eye, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming the intraocular lens by folding the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient, surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method for implantation as defined in claim 19 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position in front of the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens as defined in claim 19 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position behind the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
116 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for refractive correction of a human eye, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming the intraocular lens by stretching the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient, surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
116 words
A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for refractive correction of a human eye, the method comprising the steps of: providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics; deforming the intraocular lens by stretching the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state; inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue; allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye; whereby a safer, more convenient, surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method for implantation as defined in claim 22 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position in front of the iris and the pupil of the eye.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens as defined in claim 22 wherein said intraocular lens is inserted and allowed to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length in a position behind the iris and the pupil of the eye.
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