Abstract: A capsule clamping ring for implantation in the emptied capsule of the human crystalline lens which can permanently counteract a shrinkage of the capsule thanks to the fact that it can be stiffened after implantation. The open ring—as required for implantation—is designed in such a manner that it can be welded inside the eye. For this purpose, the open ends must touch, the area of contact must be visible through the pupillary opening and thus accessible for the laser, and the colour of the material and the surface geometry must be designed in such a manner that, when irradiated with a laser, locally circumscribed, merging melting zones can form.

Abstract: A capsule clamping ring for implantation in the emptied capsule of the human crystalline lens which can permanently counteract a shrinkage of the capsule thanks to the fact that it can be stiffened after implantation. The open ring—as required for implantation—is designed in such a manner that it can be welded inside the eye. For this purpose, the open ends must touch, the area of contact must be visible through the pupillary opening and thus accessible for the laser, and the colour of the material and the surface geometry must be designed in such a manner that, when irradiated with a laser, locally circumscribed, merging melting zones can form.

Abstract: Disclosed is an implant for implantation in the human eye, which enables natural adjustment of the eye to different distances (accommodation) after cataract surgery (lens opacity). Permanent magnets (inner magnets) rest on the periphery of the intraocular lens located inside the capsular sack. Two additional permanent magnets that are fixed to the sclera (outer magnets) are located opposite to said inner magnets and slightly staggered to the back. The inner and outer magnets are polarized and geometrically disposed in such a way that they repel one another. Said repulsion effects a forward movement of the capsular sack and the lens located therein when the ciliary muscle contracts. Before placing the outer magnets, a measurement can be conducted with the aid of electromagnets whose strength can be regulated, whereby accommodation is determined as a function of the strength of the outer magnets.

Abstract: An electromotive driven phoropter is described. In this phoropter the rotating components (revolving discs for spherical lenses, as well as Stokes' lenses for the cylinder glasses) are driven by a special, electromagnetic, friction- and slip-free direct drive.On each rotor are fitted yokes made of magnetisable material at adequate angle distances and opposite them, on the respective stator, electromagnets also at equidistant angle distances which, however, differ from those of the yokes. Yokes and electromagnets fulfil a "vernier condition" with respect to their angle distances. Therefor the smallest setting angle is given by the difference in the angle distances of the yokes and electromagnets.