Abstract: In a first aspect, the invention provides an IOL having an optic with a peripheral section including one or more visually observable markers formed on the optic peripheral section and located within the visually observable zone of a surgeon viewing the IOL in the implanted condition through the pupil. In a second aspect of the invention, the IOL peripheral section includes an edge provided with a plunger engagement segment configured to inhibit off-axis movement of a plunger tip when engaged therewith.

Abstract: In a first aspect, the invention provides an IOL having an optic with a peripheral section including one or more visually observable markers formed on the optic peripheral section and located within the visually observable zone of a surgeon viewing the IOL in the implanted condition through the pupil. In a second aspect of the invention, the IOL peripheral section includes an edge provided with a plunger engagement segment configured to inhibit off-axis movement of a plunger tip when engaged therewith.

Abstract: An IOL injector, comprising an injector body; and a plunger. The plunger comprises a shaft comprising a moldable material having a flexural modulus greater than 600 thousand psi, and a plunger tip. The moldable material may have a flexural modulus greater than 750 thousand psi or greater than 1 million psi. The plunger shaft may comprise, for example, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyphthalamide (PPA) or liquid crystal polymer (LCP).

Abstract: Apparatus and method for preloading an intraocular lens (30, 30?) in a component of an injector device (10) and for reducing the force used to eject the intraocular lens (30, 30?) therefrom are disclosed. The intraocular lens (30, 30?) is positioned in a shuttle (16, 16?) which is positioned inside a distal section (14, 14?) of the device (10). The shuttle (16, 16?), IOL (30, 30?), and distal section (14, 14?) are positioned and sealed in a vial (11) of solution that comprises a surfactant. At the time of use, a user opens the vial (11) and attaches a proximal section (12) having a plunger (20) to the distal section (14, 14?) located in the vial (11). The proximal section (12) is then lifted away from the vial (11) together with the distal section (14, 14?), and the shuttle (16, 16?) and IOL (30, 30?) located in the distal section (14, 14?). The plunger (20) is advanced to express the IOL (30, 30?) from the distal tip (14c, 14c?) of the distal section (14, 14?).

Abstract: Apparatus and method for preloading an intraocular lens in a component of an injector device. The intraocular lens is positioned in a shuttle which is positioned inside a distal section of the device. The shuttle, IOL and distal section are positioned and sealed in a vial of storage solution. At the time of use, the surgeon opens the vial and attaches a proximal section having a plunger to the distal section located in the vial. The proximal section is then lifted away from the vial together with the distal section, and the shuttle and IOL located in the distal section. The plunger is advanced to express the IOL from the distal tip of the distal section.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for preloading an intraocular lens in a component of an injector device. The intraocular lens is positioned in a shuttle which is positioned inside a distal section of the device. The shuttle, IOL and distal section are positioned and sealed in a vial of storage solution. At the time of use, the surgeon opens the vial and attaches a proximal section having a plunger to the distal section located in the vial. The proximal section is then lifted away from the vial together with the distal section, and the shuttle and IOL located in the distal section. The plunger is advanced to express the IOL from the distal tip of the distal section.

Abstract: An injection valve includes an injection channel (17) that opens outwards via an outlet (18) and has a specific inlet for the arrival of the molding material (19A) remote from the outlet (18), in addition to a slider unit (20) that is moveably mounted in the injection channel (17) and controls the outlet thereof (18). The injection channel (17) has a specific outlet (19B) for discharging the molding material. The invention can be used to mold an optical lens made from a polymerizable synthetic material.

Abstract: A method for molding an optical lens by using two moulding shells and a closing element acting in the periphery thereof. The moulding shells are placed in holding elements. If necessary, one of the holding elements is made to rotate around a centering axis which is common to the unit. The moulding shells are removed from the holding elements using removing elements. The possible inclination of the moulding shells is verified in relation to a reference plane. If necessary, their position is adjusted in relation to the removing elements which bear them. Both of the moulding shells are moved towards each other using the removing elements while maintaining their position in relation thereto. The closing element is placed around the moulding shells and the moulding cavity thus formed is filled. The invention can be used with optical lenses which are made of a polymerizable material.