Correction of defects in the eye and compositions therefor

Details Correction of defects in the eye and compositions therefor Correction of defects in the eye and compositions therefor

1983-07-21

1985-09-24

Apley, Richard J.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Eye prosthesis

Intraocular lens

A61F 116, A61F 124

Patent

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045425426

ABSTRACT:
In the replacement of the lens of an eye, the lens is removed from its natural capsule to leave the capsule intact and a curable polymer composition is injected into the lens capsule where the composition cures to form in sitre a solid, synthetic lens which is optically clear and allows the eye to function.

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patent: 4002169 (1977-01-01), Cupler, II
patent: 4191176 (1980-03-01), Spinn et al.
"Experiments in Refilling the Lens", Julius Kessler, M.D., Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. 71, Mar., 1964.
"Refilling the Rabbit Lens", Julius Kessler, M.D., Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. 76, Oct., 1966.

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