Abstract: An intraocular lens comprising a deformable optic and first and second fixation members. Each of the fixation members has a proximal end portion. First and second elongated anchors are coupled to the proximal end portions of the fixation members, respectively, and the anchors and the proximal end portions are within peripheral regions of the optic so that the anchors can assist in attaching the fixation members to the optic. The anchors are spaced apart so that the deformable optic can be folded to facilitate insertion of the optic through a relatively small incision into the eye.

Abstract: Topological information of the cornea and anterior chamber of an eye is optically developed by projecting toward said eye a target image sharply focused in a movable flat plane. As the plane is moved through the eye, the reflection of the target is in focus first at the center and then at increasingly radially outward locations. The reflection is detected and clipped to delete all image portions which are out of focus. As the image plane is moved through the eye, the clipped reflection traces the topology of the eye. This information can be fed into a computer and used to compute appropriate topological displays. Such computations can readily be made insensitive to any eye movement during the measuring process.

Abstract: An intraocular lens comprising a deformable optic and first and second fixation members. Each of the fixation members has a proximal end portion. First and second elongated anchors are coupled to the proximal end portions of the fixation members, respectively, and the anchors and the proximal end portions are within peripheral regions of the optic so that the anchors can assist in attaching the fixation members to the optic. The anchors are spaced apart so that the deformable optic can be folded to facilitate insertion of the optic through a relatively small incision into the eye.

Abstract: A method of attaching a fixation member to an optic comprising providing the optic with a cavity opening adjacent the peripheral edge of the optic with a shoulder in the cavity, inserting an inner end portion of the fixation member into the cavity, transmitting laser energy through the optic to the inner end portion of the fixation member to cause the inner end portion to become flowable, and allowing the flowable portion of the fixation member to harden and interlock with the shoulder to resist withdrawal of the fixation member from the cavity.

Abstract: Substantial magnification while preserving a wide field of view is obtained in the treatment of macular degeneration by implanting within the eye a lens having interior mirrored surfaces forming a folded telescope of either the Gregorian type or the Cassegrain type.

Abstract: An intraocular lens for implantation within the eye comprising an optic having an optical axis, concave anterior and posterior faces and an interior gas-filled chamber. The chamber has concave forward and rear surfaces which extend transverse to the optical axis. A fixation member fixes the optic within the eye. The optic and fixation member are both constructed of a soft, deformable material.