Abstract: A deformable, artificial intraocular contact lens for implantation into the human eye to correct normal-vision problems. The lens may be positioned posteriorly from the iris, resting against the anterior surface of the posterior capsule's natural lens. Alternatively, the lens may be positioned in the anterior chamber of the eye. The implanted lens works in conjunction with the cornea and natural lens to provide proper vision, as a substitute for regular contact lens, spectacles, and radial keratotomy. The lens may be designed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. Due to the thinness of the structure, the lens may be rolled and inserted into the eye, minimizing both the length of the corneal incision and the stretching of the cornea.

Abstract: This patent represents a deformable artificial intraocular lens and method for implantation into the human eye. The lens is used for implantation after cataract surgery. The lens optic consists of one smooth optical surface. The second optical surface is a series of annular concentric rings. The extremely thin lens optic along with the thin haptic can be rolled, folded, or squeezed to pass through a small incision (<1.5 millimeters) in the cornea or sclera of the human eye. The method of correcting a loss of accommodation includes removing the natural crystalline lens from the eye and inserting an intraocular lens in the eye. This lens represents a breakthrough in removal of mass from the lens. After insertion into the eye, the ultra thin lens and haptic design allows the lens to move in the eye providing accommodation for the patient.

Abstract: This patent represents a deformable artificial intraocular lens for implantation into the human eye. The lens is used for implantation after cataract surgery. The lens optic consists of one smooth optical surface. The second optical surface is a series of annular concentric rings. The rings allow the lens to have extremely thin edges, which reduce glare, halos, and distortion. The extremely thin lens optic along with the thin haptic can be rolled, folded, or squeezed to pass through a small incision (<1.5 millimeters) in the cornea or sclera of the human eye. This lens represents a breakthrough in removal of mass from the lens. The ultra thin lens and haptic design allows the lens to move in the eye providing accommodation for the patient. The lens and haptic design reduces the radial forces on the eye to the point where the naturally occurring pressures in the eye move the lens thus providing accommodation.

Abstract: An intraocular corrective lens, comprising an optical portion having a normal shape constructed of a material which is biologically compatible with the natural lens of the eye and for positioning anterior thereof, or in replacement thereof; said optical portion also having an anterior convex lenticular surface and a posterior surface, wherein said posterior surface comprises a central disk which is radially surrounded by a series of annular rings, said central disk and said series of annular rings forming a series of radial steps along said posterior surface; wherein said posterior surface and said anterior lenticular surface have a minimum separation of 0.025 mm and a maximum separation of 0.1 mm; the central disk being of one diopter power and at least one annular ring is of a second diopter power; and at least one anchor attached to said optical portion for anchoring said optical portion anteriorly to the natural lens of the eye.

Abstract: A lens case for a refractive or non-refractive intraocular lens having a support disk for the optic. The case is designed to provide protection and support during washing, sterilization, shipping, and storage. This case has a removable disk that provides a work surface for surgery. Additional features assist in the washing and sterilization of the lens.

Abstract: A deformable, artificial intraocular contact lens for implantation into the human eye to correct normal-vision problems. The lens may be positioned posteriorly from the iris, resting against the anterior surface of the posterior capsule's natural lens. Alternatively, the lens may be positioned in the anterior chamber of the eye. The implanted lens works in conjunction with the cornea and natural lens to provide proper vision, as a substitute for regular contact lens, spectacles, and radial keratotomy. The lens may be designed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. Due to the thinness of the structure, the lens may be rolled and inserted into the eye, minimizing both the length of the corneal incision and the stretching of the cornea.

Abstract: A crossed haptics attached to an intraocular lens suitable for implantation in either a phakic or an aphakic eye and a method for implanting and releasing the haptics after implantation in the eye, wherein. The lens comprises a very thin, deformable optic having two pairs of haptics attached to the optic by means of two stems 180° apart on the circumference of the optic, the stems being wider and thinner at the base attached to the periphery of the optic, and tapering to a narrower and thicker tip to which each haptic is connected at opposite edges of the stem. Each haptic optionally sweeps about the periphery of the optic so that the angle subtended by a radial line extending from the center of the optic through the center of a footplate and a second radial line extending from the center of the optic through the center of the stem to which it attaches is about 135°. Also disclosed is a haptic design comprising four footplates which are all independently attached to an optic transition area.

Abstract: A deformable, artificial intraocular contact lens for implantation into the human eye to correct normal-vision problems. The lens may be positioned posteriorly from the iris, resting against the anterior surface of the posterior capsule's natural lens. Alternatively, the lens may be positioned in the anterior chamber of the eye. The implanted lens works in conjunction with the cornea and natural lens to provide proper vision, as a substitute for regular contact lens, spectacles, and radial keratotomy. The lens may be designed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. Due to the thinness of the structure, the lens may be rolled and inserted into the eye, minimizing both the length of the corneal incision and the stretching of the cornea.

Abstract: Haptics for an intraocular lens are attached to a flexible, deformable optic which is capable of being rolled for insertion through a small incision in the cornea. The outer periphery of the optic is circular. The haptics include a pair of stems extending radially on diametrically opposite sides of the optic. The stems are rectangular in cross section, having greater width than thickness to permit greater flexibility anterior to posterior than superior to inferior. A flexible support bar is mounted at the end of each stem, each bar being bisected by its stem respectively, and being shaped like an arc concentric with the optic. The support bar has greater depth than width, in order to permit greater flexibility proximally and distally than anteriorly and posteriorly. The haptics have a haptic arm mounted in cantilever fashion at the ends of each support bar, each of the arms terminating in a circular or lobular footplate.

Abstract: A deformable, artificial intraocular contact lens for implantation into the human eye to correct normal-vision problems. The lens may be positioned posteriorly from the iris, resting against the anterior surface of the posterior capsule's natural lens. Alternatively, the lens may be positioned in the anterior chamber of the eye. The implanted lens works in conjunction with the cornea and natural lens to provide proper vision, as a substitute for regular contact lens, spectacles, and radial keratotomy. The lens may be designed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. Due to the thinness of the structure, the lens may be rolled and inserted into the eye, minimizing both the length of the corneal incision and the stretching of the cornea.