Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Eye prosthesis
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Willse, David H. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Eye prosthesis
Reexamination Certificate
active
07025781
ABSTRACT:
An artificial soft iris diaphragm implant comprising an internal medial opening and opaque artwork of selected desired colors resembling a natural iris. The implant is insertable into the anterior chamber of the eye for cosmetic and/or medical reasons. The implant has flap portions that are insertable into the angle recess in the anterior chamber and maintain the implant in position. The flap portions may preferably be thinner than a body portion of the implant. When inserted into the anterior chamber, neither the visual axis nor the natural pupil is disturbed.
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