Abstract: An intraocular lens (20) for use as an artificial lens implant is disclosed. The intraocular lens includes a lens body (21) having first and second relatively rigid members (24) and (30). Hinges (40) and (45) provide means for resiliently cooperatively connecting the first section (24) to the second section (30). The first section (24) is foldable with respect to the second section (30), wherein the lens body (21) may be folded from an operational configuration to a smaller insertion configuration making implantation possible through a smaller cut in the cornea of the eye than would otherwise be possible and after insertion and upon release of the hinges (40) and (45) the lens body (21) returns to the operational configuration without further manipulation. Three embodiments of the intraocular lens (20), (50) and (80) are disclosed.

Abstract: A bifocal intraocular lens (20) for use as an artificial lens implant is disclosed. The bifocal intraocular lens (20) includes a lens body (21) having a chord (20b) and also having first and second relatively rigid members (24) and (30). The first section (24) is positioned on one side of the chord (20b) and the second section (30) is positioned on the other side of the chord (20b). The first section (24) has a focal length and the second section (30) has a focal length different from the focal length of the first section (24). Three embodiments of the bifocal intraocular lens (20, 50 and 80) are disclosed.