Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
623600370 | Focal power of lens can be continuously varied by movement of body part (e.g., head, eyes, ciliary muscles, etc.) | 75 |
20080200982 | Polymeric Materials Suitable for Ophthalmic Devices and Methods of Manufacture - Biocompatible polymers useful in ophthalmic devices such as accommodating intraocular lenses. The polymers have improved resistance to the diffusion of fluid, relatively high refractive indexes, and mechanical properties to allow for deformation upon the application of force. | 08-21-2008 |
20080281416 | LENS ASSEMBLY FOR DEPTH OF FOCUS - An intraocular lens assembly for increased depth of focus has a frame configurated to vault posteriorly in an eye and an optic attached thereto. Pressure from ciliary muscle contraction moves the optic anteriorly to focus the eye for near vision. | 11-13-2008 |
20080294254 | Intraocular lens - An accommodating intraocular lens where the optic is moveable relative to the outer ends of the extended portions. The lens comprises an optic made from a flexible material combined with extended portions that are capable of multiple flexions without breaking. The optic has a blended central area of increased power of 1 diopter or less to give the patient a single focal point on wavefront examination after implantation into the eye increasing the depth of focus to aid near vision. | 11-27-2008 |
20080300680 | Accommodating Intraocular Lens (Aiol) and Discrete Components Therefor - Accommodating intraocular (AIOL) assemblies ( | 12-04-2008 |
20090024214 | INTRA-OCULAR ARTIFICIAL LENS WITH VARIABLE OPTICAL STRENGTH - An intra-ocular artificial lens with variable optical strength, having at least two optical elements, at least two of which are movable relative to each other in a direction extending transversely of the optical axis, wherein the optical elements have a form such that in different positions of the movable optical elements the artificial lens has a different optical strength, wherein the artificial lens has a fixed, positive optical basic strength wherein the variable optical strength caused by the relative movement of the movable elements is added to obtain the total optical strength of the artificial lens. Providing a different form results in the possibility of incorporating the greatest optical power in one of the optical elements. This optical element can then be optimized for the desired optical properties. The remaining optical element or the remaining optical elements can then be dimensioned for variation of the optical strength. | 01-22-2009 |
20090088841 | TWO-ELEMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE AN EASE OF ACCOMMODATION WITH VARIABLE-SPHERICAL ABERRATION CONTROL - In one aspect, the present invention provides a two-element ophthalmic lens in which a lateral shift of the elements relative to one another can cause a variation not only in a spherical power provided by the lens but also in spherical aberration exhibited by that lens. In some implementations, the thickness profiles of the two elements are designed such that the variation in spherical aberration is positively correlated with that of the spherical power of the lens. | 04-02-2009 |
20090149952 | Intraocular Lenses and Business Methods - An intraocular accommodating lens comprising a resilient polymer monolith with a peripheral component that has a Young's modulus and an equilibrium memory shape that imparts to the capsular sac's periphery the natural shape of the capsule in an accommodated state. The intraocular lens includes a central deformable optic that provides accommodated and disaccommodated shapes. The peripheral component is deformable to a disequilibrium, stressed shape in responsive to equatorial tensioning—and is capable of applying restorative forces to move the lens toward the accommodated shape from a disequilibrium disaccommodated shape. In one embodiment, the central optic portion includes a displaceable media than can be displaced by very low forces of zonular excursion, wherein the displaceable media can comprise a very low modulus polymer or an index-matched fluid. | 06-11-2009 |
20090204211 | Accommodative IOL with Dynamic Spherical Aberration - The present invention is generally directed to accommodative intraocular lenses (IOLs) that exhibit a dynamic spherical aberration as a function of accommodative power. By way of example, in one aspect, the present invention provides an intraocular lens (IOL) having an anterior optical element, a posterior optical element, and a mechanism for coupling the anterior and posterior elements so as to allow axial movement of those elements relative to one another for providing accommodation when the lens is implanted in a patient's eye. Each of the anterior and the posterior elements includes at least one aspherical surface, where the asphericities of the surfaces are adapted to provide a combined spherical aberration that varies with accommodation. | 08-13-2009 |
20090248152 | INTRAOCULAR LENS HAVING A HAPTIC THAT INCLUDES A CAP - An intraocular lens is disclosed, with an adjustable optic that changes shape in response to a deforming force exerted by the zonules of the eye. A haptic supports the optic around its equator and couples the optic to the capsular bag of the eye. The haptic may include a cap on the anterior and/or posterior surfaces of the lens. The lens may include a force transfer member, such as a hinge, that couples forces from the haptic to the cap, so that a radial force on the haptic changes the curvature of the cap. The haptic and optic may be refractive index-matched. The cap may be made of the haptic material, which is stiffer than the optic material, and can influence the deformation of the lens during accommodation. A cap on the anterior surface may produce an axial movement of the lens in an anterior direction during accommodation. The cap may also protect the surfaces of the optic during handling and installation. The posterior surface of the lens may be shaped so that it does not significantly offset the contributions of the anterior surface during accommodation. | 10-01-2009 |
20090264998 | INTERFACIAL REFRACTION ACCOMMODATING LENS (IRAL) - This invention relates to intraocular lenses. More particularly, this invention relates to intraocular lenses that have the ability to alter the light refractive power in response to changes in the tension of the ciliary muscle or ciliary body of the eye or any other accommodative forces. Lenses of this invention are generally referred to as interfacial, i.e., lens properties being defined as the interface of two liquids having different refractive indices, refractive accommodating lenses (IRAL). | 10-22-2009 |
20090264999 | ACCOMMODATING 360 DEGREE SHARP EDGE OPTIC PLATE HAPTIC LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens having an optic and portions extending from the optic radially outwards preferably with fixation devices at their distal ends, the optic designed such that it has a sharp posterior edge for 360 degrees of its perimeter and the lens designed such that the optic can move forward and backwards with constriction and relaxation of the ciliary muscle. | 10-22-2009 |
20090270984 | INTRAOCULAR LENS - An intraocular lens in which deterioration in contrast is suppressed even when the optical axis of the intraocular lens is decentred from the optical axis of the eyeball when the intraocular lens is inserted into the eye while the advantage of a conventional aberration reduction type intraocular lens that the image is seen clearly is sustained by employing such a power distribution as respectively having at least one positive power deviation region (E | 10-29-2009 |
20090312836 | Ocular Lens - An ocular lens has a refractive optics structure formed from a polyisobutylene-based material and a glassy segment that is non-reactive to ocular fluid and that maintains in vivo transparency for a substantial time period. The material has a central elastomeric polyolefinic block and thermoplastic end blocks (such as a triblock polymer backbone comprising polystyrene-polyisobutylene-polystyrene). The material is preferably flexible such that the refractive optics structure can be folded upon itself and introduced through a small scleral incision. The lens device includes an optic portion and preferably either an annular haptic element or one or more haptic elements adapted to rest within a capsular bag formed by a surgical procedure. A portion of the lens device may be loaded with at least one therapeutic agent that interferes with proliferation of the epithelial cells of the eye to protect against PCO. | 12-17-2009 |
20100198349 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - An intraocular lens for implantation in a capsular bag of an eye includes an optic disposed about an optical axis and a haptic including a protruding portion disposed inside the optic. The optic has an anterior face and an opposing posterior face that are configured to provide a lens power. In response to an ocular force of the eye, the haptic transmits a force that alters one or more of a shape of the optic and an axial thickness of the optic. The protruding portion of the haptic has a refractive index that is equal to a refraction index of the optic for at least one a wavelength within the visible spectrum. | 08-05-2010 |
20100204788 | Single optic accommodative intraocular lens system - A single-optic accommodative lens system comprising two intraocular elements. The two intraocular elements are designed to be located within the capsular bag to extend depth of focus and/or restore accommodation following extraction of a natural lens. A first intraocular element comprises a circumferential capsular ring having interlock features to couple to and control the dynamic vault response of a second intraocular element. This second intraocular element comprises an intraocular lens (IOL) having an optic and a plurality of haptics and is designed to move axially in response to changes in the geometry of the eye capsule and thus provide a range of accommodative power. The IOL further comprises interlock features complementary to the interlock features of the first intraocular element for coupling the IOL to the capsular ring in a manner that provides for controlled movement of the IOL in response to capsular forces. Capsular force can be applied to the IOL from anterior, posterior and/or intermediate sections of the capsule equator, resulting in movement of the IOL and commensurate accommodation. | 08-12-2010 |
20100204789 | Floating Optic Accommodating Intraocular Lens - An accommodating intraocular lens comprising a flexible body, a flexible optic which is moveable anteriorly and posteriorly relative to the lens body, and a weakened portion connecting the optic to the body. The body may have extending centration and fixation loops on its distal ends. | 08-12-2010 |
20100217387 | Accommodating intraocular lens and method of manufacture thereof - An accommodating IOL comprises an optic adapted to focus light toward a retina of an eye, and a movement assembly coupled to the eye to provide effective accommodating movement, preferably axial movement, of the optic. At least a portion of the movement assembly is made from a material that is less stiff and/or more resilient than the material used to make the optic. Optionally, an outer ring or support portion made at least partially from either a relatively stiff material such as the material used in the optic or a relatively resilient material such as the material used in the movement assembly is also provided. | 08-26-2010 |
20100228346 | Accommodating Intraocular Lens - An accommodating intraocular lens is provided that having optical parameters that are altered in-situ using forces applied by the ciliary muscles, in which a lens body carries an actuator separating two fluid-filled chambers having either the same index of diffraction or different indices of refraction, actuation of the actuator changing the relative volumes of fluid within an optic element of the lens and altering the optical power of the lens. | 09-09-2010 |
20100286772 | FLEXIBLE INTRAOCULAR IMPLANT WITH CIRCULAR HAPTIC - A flexible intraocular implant for placing in a capsular bag, the implant comprising an optical portion of substantially circular shape that presents an optical axis, and a haptic portion connected to the periphery of the optical portion, said haptic portion comprising: a contact portion constituted by n (n≧2) contact elements in the form of circular arcs all having the same radius of curvature and each having an outer edge that is in contact with the equatorial zone of the capsular bag, and n connection elements, each connection element being connected via respective ends to two consecutive contact elements, presenting a deformable curved shape, and presenting stiffness that is much less than that of the contact elements; and n deformable connection arms each connected to the periphery of the optical portion and to a contact element. | 11-11-2010 |
20100305693 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Treating an Eye - Devices, systems, and methods useful in treating an eye are provided herein. Certain embodiments of the devices, systems, and methods may be particularly suitable in maintaining separation of an anterior capsule and a posterior capsule of an evacuated lens capsule of an eye. Certain embodiments of the devices, systems, and methods may be particularly suitable for reducing scarring in the visual field of an eye having a capsulorhexis, among other things. | 12-02-2010 |
20100324673 | INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens has an anterior portion including an anterior viewing element and an anterior biasing element connected to the anterior viewing element. A posterior portion has a posterior viewing element and a posterior biasing element connected to the posterior viewing element. The anterior and posterior biasing elements are connected at first and second apices. First and second distending members are connected to the posterior portion. The first and second distending members extend to locations significantly anterior of an anterior side of the posterior viewing element. | 12-23-2010 |
20100331977 | Electrical Amplification of Physiologic Signals For Accommodative IOL Control - A control system for an accommodative intraocular lens includes a sensing circuit for sensing a signal that controls a ciliary muscle of an eye and an amplifier circuit for amplifying the sensed signal. The output of the amplifier circuit is used to control an accommodative IOL. At least one electrode located in the vicinity of cranial nerve III, the ciliary ganglion, or the ciliary muscles is used to receive the signal that controls the ciliary muscles. A filter may also be included. | 12-30-2010 |
20110035001 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENSES - An intraocular lens having a light-transmitting optic ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110035002 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS ASSEMBLIES AND ACCOMMODATION MEASUREMENT IMPLANT - The present invention pertains to accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) assemblies including a haptics system for self-anchoring implantation in a human eye's annular ciliary sulcus for retaining an AIOL at a desired position along the human eye's visual axis, and an accommodation measurement implant (AMI) for determining accommodation and accommodation forces in an experimental set-up including an animal's eye. | 02-10-2011 |
20110112635 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS MEASUREMENT IMPLANT - An accommodation measurement implant for measuring accommodation in an experimental set-up including an animal eye having a visual axis and including a sclera of tough connective tissue, an annular ciliary sulcus, and a sphincter-like ciliary body having a relaxed state for tensioning a capsular diaphragm in an anterior direction along the visual axis. The implant includes a rigid base member with a haptics system for penetrating the tough connective tissue of the animal eye's sclera for self-anchoring said base member in the animal eye's annular ciliary sulcus at least two spaced apart stationary anchor points, and having a central aperture. The implant also includes a convex shaped member for placing on the animal eye's capsular diaphragm from an anterior direction and biased away from said base member in a posterior direction for urging the capsular diaphragm in a posterior direction, and having an upright pin passing through said aperture whereupon relaxation of the animal eye's ciliary body urges the animal eye's capsular diaphragm in an anterior direction for urging said pin through said aperture. | 05-12-2011 |
20110112636 | Accommodating Intraocular Lens (AIOL) Capsules - Accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) capsules having a continuously variable Diopter strength between a first Diopter strength in a non-compressed state and a second Diopter strength different than its first Diopter strength in a compressed state. The AIOL capsules include an anterior capsule plate, a posterior capsule plate, and a capsule ring for bounding a hermetic cavity filled with a capsule filling. The anterior capsule plate is intended to anteriorly bulge along the human eye's visual axis on application of an axial compression force against the posterior capsule plate from a posterior direction. | 05-12-2011 |
20110160852 | INTERFACIAL REFRACTION ACCOMMODATING LENS (IRAL) - This invention relates to intraocular lenses. More particularly, this invention relates to intraocular lenses that have the ability to alter the light refractive power in response to changes in the tension of the ciliary muscle or ciliary body of the eye or any other accommodative forces. Lenses of this invention are generally referred to as interfacial, i.e., lens properties being defined as the interface of two liquids having different refractive indices, refractive accommodating lenses (IRAL). | 06-30-2011 |
20110184514 | INTRAOCULAR MENISCUS LENS PROVIDING PSEUDO-ACCOMMODATION - An intraocular lens providing pseudo-accommodation includes a haptic assembly configured to position the accommodating intraocular lens; and a meniscus-shaped optic having a convex face and a concave face. The meniscus-shaped optic has an uncompressed state within an eye when the ciliary muscles are relaxed and a compressed state within the eye when the ciliary muscles are contracted. A principal plane of the meniscus-shaped optic in the uncompressed state is anterior to the principal plane of the meniscus-shaped optic in the compressed state. A spherical aberration of the meniscus-shaped optic is substantially different in the compressed state than in the uncompressed state. | 07-28-2011 |
20110213462 | Multi-Focal Intraocular Lens System and Methods - The invention pertains to methods, components, and operations of multi-focal intraocular lens systems, including range finding for driving same and for discriminating between multiple objects and varying brightness conditions. The invention also pertains to intraocular photosensors and range-finding methods to be used with intra-ocular lens systems, and components, that provide multi-focal IOL capabilities in dynamic visual environments. | 09-01-2011 |
20110238174 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS USING TRAPEZOIDAL PHASE SHIFT - An accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) includes an optic adapted to produce a trapezoidal phase shift and a plurality of haptics. Each haptic extends from a haptic-optic junction to at least one transverse arm contacting a capsular bag of the eye, and each haptic has sufficient length and rigidity to stretch a capsular bag of the eye to contact ciliary muscles of the eye. The haptic-optic junctions vault the optic forward relative to the haptics and compression of the haptics by the ciliary muscles moves the anterior optic forward. A combined accommodative power produced by the motion of the anterior optic and the trapezoidal phase shift is at least 0.5 Diopters. | 09-29-2011 |
20110270389 | INJECTABLE PHYSIOLOGICALLY ADAPTIVE INTRAOCULAR LENSES (IOL'S) - A device and method for forming an adaptive optic in the capsule of a human eye is disclosed, comprising a capsular interface enclosing an optically acceptable medium. The device establishes a physiologic range of optical power in response to a range of ciliary contractile states. The preferred bi-phasic medium of the device is comprised of a solid three dimensional polymeric network suspended in a liquid aqueous phase and bonded to a capsular interface. The polymeric network provides shape to the capsular interface, optical power, and a physiologic response to the suspensory ligament. The three dimensional network of the bi-phasic medium mimics the stacked fiber configuration and elasticity of a natural lens. An alternative embodiment utilizing a single phase medium is also disclosed with associated structural features provided in the capsular interface. | 11-03-2011 |
20110282441 | INTRAOCULAR LENS WITH POST-IMPLANTATION ADJUSTMENT CAPABILITIES - Disclosed are accommodating intraocular lenses for implantation in an eye having an optical axis. In certain embodiments, an intraocular lens includes an anterior optic, a posterior optic, and a support structure configured to move the optics relative to each other along an optical axis between an accommodated state and an unaccommodated state. In certain embodiments, at least a portion of the support structure can be modified in situ to alter reaction forces between the support structure and at least one structure of the eye. In certain embodiments, a refractive property of one of the anterior or posterior optics can be modified in situ while leaving the refractive properties of the remaining one of the anterior or posterior optics substantially unaffected. Additional embodiments and methods are also disclosed. | 11-17-2011 |
20110282442 | Accommodating Intraocular Lenses - An accommodating intraocular lens includes an optic portion a haptic portion and a backstop. The optic portion of the lens includes an actuator that deflects a lens element to alter the optical power of the lens responsive to forces applied to the haptic portion of the lens by contraction of the ciliary muscles. Forces applied to the haptic portion may result in fluid displacements from or to the haptic portion from the actuator. The backstop provides support to the haptic so that bulk translation of the haptic is prevented in response to the forces applied by the capsular sac. | 11-17-2011 |
20110282443 | Accommodating Intraocular Lenses - Accommodating intraocular lenses containing a flowable media and their methods of accommodation. | 11-17-2011 |
20110288638 | Accommodating Intraocular Lenses - Accommodating intraocular lenses containing a flowable media and their methods of accommodation. | 11-24-2011 |
20110313519 | Accommodating Intraocular Lens - An intraocular lens for insertion into a capsular bag of an eye comprises: an optic; and at least one plate haptic coupled to the optic by one or more flexible connecting members. The plate haptic with flexible finger extensions is designed to engage the periphery of the capsular bag. An increase in radial pressure upon constriction of the ciliary muscle causes the rigid posteriorly vaulted plate haptics to move centrally to further increase the vitreous cavity pressure with constriction of the ciliary muscle: the optic with its thin stretchable hinge across the connecting member is then displaced anteriorly along the axis of the eye. The haptic includes a longitudinally rigid frame to restrict deformation of the haptic in a longitudinal direction while permitting deformation in a transverse direction. Furthermore, the flexible connecting members include one or more hinged straps that extend radially and/or longitudinally from the optic. The optic can move forwards and backwards, relative to both the distal and proximal ends of the plate haptics, in response to ciliary muscle contraction and relaxation with an increase and decrease of vitreous cavity pressure. Finger-like projection extends from the plate haptic to engage the capsular bag to center and fixate the accommodating lens within the capsular bag. | 12-22-2011 |
20120078363 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens includes an adjustable optic, wherein the optic is capable of being moved between an accommodated state and an unaccommodated state. The optic includes an anterior portion, a posterior portion, and a sidewall between the anterior portion and the posterior portion. The lens further includes a ring disposed about the optic sidewall and a haptic coupled to the ring. The haptic is capable of being coupled to a patient's capsular bag. A method for implanting an accommodating intraocular lens is also provided. | 03-29-2012 |
20120116506 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS SYSTEM INCLUDING A BAG - An accommodating intraocular lens kit for implantation into an eye, comprising an accommodating intraocular lens having at least one biasing element, a biocompatible bag having a size and shape to conform to an interior surface of a capsular bag, and an apparatus for transferring accommodative force of the eye from the eye to the at least one biasing element. The apparatus may comprise a transfer rod or a magnetic medium. | 05-10-2012 |
20120143327 | INTRAOCULAR LENS HAVING A HAPTIC THAT INCLUDES A CAP - A deformable intraocular has a haptic that supports the optic around its equator and couples the optic to the capsular bag of the eye. The haptic may include a cap on one or both surfaces of the lens. The lens may include a force transfer member-that couples forces from the haptic to the cap, so that a radial force on the haptic changes the curvature of the cap. The cap may be made of the haptic material, which is stiffer than the optic material, and can influence the deformation of the lens during accommodation. A cap on the anterior surface may produce an axial movement of the lens in an anterior direction during accommodation. The cap may also protect the surfaces of the optic during handling and installation. | 06-07-2012 |
20120150292 | INTERFACIAL REFRACTION ACCOMMODATING LENS (IRAL) - This invention relates to intraocular lenses. More particularly, this invention relates to intraocular lenses that have the ability to alter the light refractive power in response to changes in the tension of the ciliary muscle or ciliary body of the eye or any other accommodative forces. Lenses of this invention are generally referred to as interfacial, i.e., lens properties being defined as the interface of two liquids having different refractive indices, refractive accommodating lenses (IRAL). | 06-14-2012 |
20120179248 | VISION PROSTHESIS WITH ARTIFICIAL MUSCLE ACTUATOR - A visual prosthesis includes an artificial muscle configured to deform in response to a focusing signal. The artificial muscle is coupled to at least a portion of an optical system for changing a focal point thereof. | 07-12-2012 |
20120226351 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - An intraocular lens includes a flexible capsule configured to be inserted into a natural lens capsular bag, a semisolid or solid portion disposed in the flexible capsule, the semisolid or solid material being adjustable so as to achieve emetropic refraction, and a polymeric gel disposed in the flexible capsule, the polymeric gel configured and arranged so as to be capable of providing accommodation. | 09-06-2012 |
20120310340 | Method for Modifying the Refractive Index of an Optical Material and Resulting Optical Vision Component - A method for modifying the refractive index of an optical polymeric material. The method comprises continuously irradiating predetermined regions of an optical, polymeric material with femtosecond laser pulses to form a gradient index refractive structure within the material. An optical device includes an optical, polymeric lens material having an anterior surface and posterior surface and an optical axis intersecting the surfaces and at least one laser-modified, GRIN layer disposed between the anterior surface and the posterior surface and arranged along a first axis 45° to 90° to the optical axis, and further characterized by a variation in index of refraction across at least one of at least a portion of the adjacent segments and along each segment. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310341 | Accommodative Intraocular Lens Driven by Ciliary Mass - The invention relates to an intraocular accommodative lens, comprising an optical arrangement and haptics, the lens being adapted for variable focusing by movement of at least one part of the optical arrangement by at least one of the haptics, wherein the haptics comprise a part adapted to transfer a movement from the ciliary mass to the optical arrangement. This forms an attractive way of driving the variable lens, in particular for locations of the lens avoiding the capsular bag. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310342 | INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens has an anterior portion including an anterior viewing element and an anterior biasing element connected to the anterior viewing element. A posterior portion has a posterior viewing element and a posterior biasing element connected to the posterior viewing element. The anterior and posterior biasing elements are connected at first and second apices. First and second distending members are connected to the posterior portion. The first and second distending members extend to locations significantly anterior of an anterior side of the posterior viewing element. | 12-06-2012 |
20130018461 | Foldable Accommodating Intraocular Lens - A foldable accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) for implantation in a human eye, the AIOL including a hollow flattened sphere shaped housing including a shape memory optical element and a tubular casing mounted on the housing for reciprocation relative thereto for selectively compressing the shape memory optical element between a non-compressed shape and a compressed shape whereby the AIOL has a continuously variable Diopter strength | 01-17-2013 |
20130150961 | METHOD OF IMPLANTING AN INTRAOCULAR LENS - A method is provided for implanting an accommodating intraocular lens system in a capsular bag of an eye. The method includes providing the accommodating intraocular lens having an anterior viewing element and a posterior viewing element. The anterior viewing element has a width in a range between approximately 4.5 millimeters and approximately 6.5 millimeters. The method further includes forming an opening in an anterior portion of the capsular bag. The opening has a minimum width not less than approximately 4 millimeters and has a maximum width not greater than approximately 6.0 millimeters. The method further includes placing the accommodating intraocular lens system within the capsular bag. The capsular bag overlaps at least a portion of the anterior viewing element and defines an overlap region with a width in a range between approximately 0.1 millimeters and approximately 0.75 millimeters. | 06-13-2013 |
20130197635 | Accommodating Intraocular Lens - An intraocular lens has a polymeric optic defined by a harder posterior layer and a softer anterior layer. Haptics having a fulcrum attached to the posterior layer and a resistance arm attached to the anterior layer are provided. A bias is provided to the haptic to rotate the haptics about the fulcrum and cause the resistance arm to deform the softer anterior layer about the harder posterior layer to increase the optical power of the lens. As the haptic rotates, it axially displaces the optic anteriorly to additionally increase the optical power. The optical power is adjustable in response to stresses induced by the eye. The haptics are subject to a pre-bias that urges the haptics to rotate or bend about the fulcrum. Temporary restraints are provided to the haptics to retain a stressed shape of the lens against the bias during a post-implantation healing period. | 08-01-2013 |
20130197636 | INTRAOCULAR LENS IMPLANT - An intraocular lens implant comprises two viewing elements ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130204365 | Accommodative Intraocular Lens Having a Haptic Plate - An accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) comprising an optic, and at least one haptic plate coupled to the optic by at least one connector, the connector being less rigid than the haptic plate, the at least one haptic plate surrounding the optic, and the optic and haptic plate having a combined surface area between 80 mm | 08-08-2013 |
20130226295 | Intraocular, Accommodating Lens And Methods Of Use - An intraocular lens is adapted for insertion into a capsular bag having a zonular contact region. The intraocular lens comprises a shape changing optical element and an accommodating element comprising at least one force transmitting element and a plurality of spaced apart contacting elements each adapted to contact a portion of the zonular contact region and transmit compressive displacement radially inward at an oblique angle to the optical element and configured to cooperate with at least one of the ciliary muscle of the mammalian eye, the zonules of the mammalian eye and the vitreous pressure in the eye to effect an accommodating shape and a disaccommodating shape change to the optical element. | 08-29-2013 |
20130297018 | INTRAOCULAR LENS WITH SHAPE CHANGING CAPABILITY TO PROVIDE ENHANCED ACCOMODATION AND VISUAL ACUITY - An intraocular lens for providing a range of accommodative vision, an extended depth of focus, or enhanced performance through the asymmetric transfer of ocular forces to the lens. The intraocular lens contains an optic and a haptic. The shape and/or material of the haptic results in the transmission of ocular forces to particular regions in the optic. Greater forces applied to particular regions result in deformation of that region and increased power. | 11-07-2013 |
20130304203 | Accommodative-Disaccommodative intraocular Lens - Embodiments of the invention relate to an intraocular lens system having a plurality of haptics for use with an optic. In general, the haptics are adapted to move independently in response to forces associated with a ciliary muscle and/or zonules of an eye when implanted. The optic may be releasably secured to the system using, for example, a plurality of optic securing arms. Alternatively, the optic may be fused to the haptics, which may project radially outward from the optic. A restraining arm may be included to limit movement of the haptics during accommodation and/or disaccommodation. Clamping members may be included for securing the system to a capsular bag of the eye. Methods of implanting the intraocular lens system into the eye are also described. | 11-14-2013 |
20130304204 | Accommodating Intraocular Lenses - An intraocular lens is disclosed, with an optic that changes shape in response to a deforming force exerted by the zonules of the eye. A haptic supports the optic around its equator and couples the optic to the capsular bag of the eye. Certain haptic features improve the accommodative performance of the haptic, such that compressive/tensile forces may be more efficiently transferred from the haptic to optic. Furthermore, certain aspects also provide enhanced bag-sizing capability so that the IOL better fits within the capsular bag. | 11-14-2013 |
20130304205 | Intraocular Lens Cell Migration Inhibition System - Generally, an intraocular implant and methods for treating an ocular condition. In particular, an intraocular implant which implanted between an intraocular lens and the surface of the posterior capsule of the eye inhibits migration of residual lens epithelial cells after cataract surgery by providing structural barriers to reduce posterior capsule opacification of the eye. | 11-14-2013 |
20130310932 | Intraocular Lens with Accommodation - An intraocular lens (IOL) assembly for correcting myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism using the intraocular lens assembly are provided. In particular, the intraocular lens assembly comprises a lens extending along an optical axis between an anterior optical surface and a posterior optical surface. The IOL has a circumferential edge disposed about the optical axis at a junction of anterior and posterior optical surfaces. The IOL assembly further has N haptics, where N is an integer greater than 1. Each haptic extends from an associated portion of the circumferential edge and along an associated haptic axis. In addition, each haptic is loop-like or paddle-like and extends between end portions at opposite ends thereof. The end portions are joined to the lens at the circumferential edge. The resultant vaulted structure provides an intraocular lens assembly that, when implanted in the eye, allows accommodation. | 11-21-2013 |
20140012375 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS WITH OUTER SUPPORT STRUCTURE - An intraocular lens for insertion into the capsular bag of an eye contains an optic, an outer periphery, and an outer support structure. The optic has a periphery and centered about an optical axis. The outer periphery is disposed about the optic and configured to engage an equatorial region of the capsular bag of an eye. The outer support structure is disposed along the periphery and spaced from the optic with voids outer support structure and the optic. The intraocular lens further comprises a first intermediate member and a weakened region disposed along the outer periphery between the outer support structure and the first intermediate member. The first intermediate member operably couples the optic and the outer support structure. The weakened region is attached to, and configured to provide relative motion between, the outer support structure and the first intermediate member in response to the ciliary muscle of the eye. | 01-09-2014 |
20140058507 | Intraocular Accommodating Lens and Methods of Use - Described herein are intraocular lenses and methods of implantation. In one aspect, the lens includes a shape changing optical element; a force translation element having a first end region coupled to the optical element and a second end region extending towards a ciliary structure, and an attachment portion coupled to the second end region of the force translation element and configured to contact the ciliary structure. The force translation element is configured to functionally transmit movements of the ciliary structure into a force exerted upon the optical element to effect an accommodating and a disaccommodating change of the optical element. | 02-27-2014 |
20140088699 | TORSION BAR ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens comprising a lens optic coupled to at least one haptic and a torsion bar positioned between the lens optic and the at least one haptic such that the torsion bar facilitates accommodation by deforming in response to a vitreous pressure change. | 03-27-2014 |
20140094909 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens comprising a lens optic coupled to at least one haptic and at least one deformable connecting bar positioned between the lens optic and the at least one haptic such that the connecting bar facilitates accommodation by deforming in response to a vitreous pressure change. | 04-03-2014 |
20140156000 | SENSORS FOR TRIGGERING ELECTRO-ACTIVE OPHTHALMIC LENSES - An electro-active ophthalmic lens includes an electromyography sensor, a processor, and an electro-active optical element. The electromyography sensor is configured to detect an electric field in a ciliary muscle of the eye that is proportional to a force exerted by the ciliary muscle and to generate a sensor signal indicative of the electric field. The processor is operable to receive the signal from the electromyography sensor and to determine, based on the sensor signal, an adjustment to optical power for an electro-active optical element and to generate a control signal for the electro-active optical element. The electro-active optical element is operable to receive the control signal and to change an optical power of the electro-active optical element in response to the control signal. | 06-05-2014 |
20140172092 | PRESBYOPIA-CORRECTING IOL USING CURVATURE CHANGE OF AN AIR CHAMBER - An accommodative intraocular lens (IOL) system is disclosed for insertion into an eye to provide accommodative vision, the system including a deformable air chamber filled with a transparent, low refractive index medium disposed between the first and second optics; and at least one haptic connected to the air chamber and configured to facilitate a change in the curvature of at least one surface of the chamber, such that when the lens system is positioned in an eye, cilliary muscle movements can alter the curvature of the air chamber and vary the overall lens power of the system. | 06-19-2014 |
20140180410 | INTRAOCULAR LENS OR LENS SYSTEM TO PROVIDE MONOFOCAL VISION AT MULTIPLE PRE-DEFINED FOCAL POINTS - An accommodative intraocular lens is described that provides monofocal vision at multiple pre-defined focal points during accommodation. The intraocular lens includes a lens element having a series of stacked optics that can be formed utilizing multiple different materials, each of which can have a different stiffness. In an implanted, disaccommodated state, the lens element can have a pre-defined curvature to thus define a first or base focal point of the intraocular lens. Upon accommodation of the patient's eye, the optics can be compressed and/or deformed at differing intervals so as to provide the intraocular lens with three or more distinct focal points. As an alternative, the lens element can include optics formed with multiple sets of haptic elements having varying haptic stiffnesses to vary compression of the optics in order to provide the intraocular lens with multiple focal points. | 06-26-2014 |
20140249625 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - An intraocular lens adapted to be implanted inside a capsular bag, comprising a peripheral portion comprising an anterior annular portion adapted to engage an anterior capsule portion, the anterior annular portion defining an anterior opening through which an optical axis passes, a posterior annular portion adapted to engage a posterior capsule portion, the anterior and posterior annular portions being adapted to keep the capsular bag open after implantation, and an optic portion disposed within the anterior opening and secured to and radially inward relative to the peripheral portion. | 09-04-2014 |
20140257480 | LENS PROVIDING EXTENDED DEPTH OF FOCUS AND METHOD RELATING TO SAME - Ophthalmic lenses providing an extended depth of focus include anterior and posterior faces, wherein at least part of the anterior or posterior face has a curvature based upon the summation of a cubic and/or pentic phase profile, and methods relating to same. The ophthalmic lens may be a contact lens, an intraocular lens (IOL), or other corrective lens. | 09-11-2014 |
20140277437 | Intraocular lens (IOL) - An improved intraocular lens, for example, an accommodating intraocular lens including a lens optic, the lens optic including a ring-shaped lens optic portion and/or a light window. | 09-18-2014 |
20140309736 | Intraocular Lens - An intraocular lens in which deterioration in contrast is suppressed even when the optical axis of the intraocular lens is decentred from the optical axis of the eyeball when the intraocular lens is inserted into the eye while the advantage of a conventional aberration reduction type intraocular lens that the image is seen clearly is sustained by employing such a power distribution as respectively having at least one positive power deviation region (E1) having a power larger than that represented by the reference power distribution and at least one negative power deviation region (E2) having a power smaller than that represented by the reference power distribution in the central region of the intraocular lens assuming that a power distribution being set to cancel the spherical aberration of cornea when the intraocular lens is inserted into the eye is the reference power distribution. | 10-16-2014 |
20140379079 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS HAVING DUAL SHAPE MEMORY OPTICAL ELEMENTS - An accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) for implantation in a human eye includes a housing including an anterior member with a leading surface, a posterior member with a trailing surface, a leading shape memory optical element adjacent the anterior member and resiliently elastically deformable between a non-compressed shape in a non-compressed state of the AIOL and a compressed shape in a compressed state of the AIOL, and a trailing shape memory optical element adjacent the posterior member and elastically deformable between a non-compressed shape in the AIOL's non-compressed state and a compressed shape in the AIOL's compressed state for selectively bulging into the leading shape memory optical element on application of a compression force the said longitudinal axis against the trailing surface from a posterior direction for modifying the shape of the leading shape memory optical element with respect to its non-compressed shape in the AIOL' s the non-compressed state. | 12-25-2014 |
20150073550 | BIASED ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens has a lens optic that is coupled to at least one haptic and is anteriorly biased with respect thereto. | 03-12-2015 |
20150088254 | ANTERIOR CAPSULE DEFLECTOR RIDGE - An accommodating intraocular lens designed to provide a space in front of the lens optic, to allow it to move forward with accommodation, by stretching its connections to opposing plate haptics, to provide the patient with seamless vision from distance to near. The lens is designed to separate and prevent fibrosis of the anterior capsular rim with the posterior capsule where it surrounds the optic. | 03-26-2015 |
20150127101 | INTRAOCULAR LENS HAVING HELICAL HAPTICS OF SHAPE MEMORY - For easy handling at placement of intra ocular lenses (IOLs) for cataract operations, these are equipped with helical haptics of memory materials circumferring the lens. Said haptics adhere to the rim of the lens as long as being cooled down to constriction temperature. On regaining body temperature the haptics expand and fit into the ridges of the eye's capsule sack. Accommodation then is achieved with constriction of the capsule sack by pressure transfer to the rim of the lens to form its shape, in multiplying it with some protrusion towards the pupil. | 05-07-2015 |
20150142108 | ACCOMMODATIVE INTRAOCULAR LENS - The accommodative intraocular lens | 05-21-2015 |
20150289970 | LENTICULAR CAPSULE-EXPANDING DEVICE - A lenticular capsule-expanding device is arranged in a lens capsule in a cataract surgery, etc. The device includes a front supporting section to be arranged in contact with an inner surface of an anterior capsule, the front supporting section, a rear supporting section to be arranged in contact with an inner surface of a posterior capsule, the rear supporting section being arranged behind the front supporting section, and a connecting section that connects the front and rear supporting sections in a manner as to have an urging force for separating the front and rear supporting sections in a separating direction. By the urging force of the connecting section, the front supporting section presses against the inner surface of the anterior capsule and the rear supporting section presses against the inner surface of the posterior capsule. | 10-15-2015 |
20160175092 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF | 06-23-2016 |
20160199175 | SEMI-RIGID FRAMEWORK FOR A PLATE HAPTIC ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS | 07-14-2016 |