Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Eye prosthesis – Intraocular lens
Patent
1988-06-30
1990-03-27
Apley, Richard J.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Eye prosthesis
Intraocular lens
A61F 216
Patent
active
049117149
ABSTRACT:
A foldable intraocular lens is releasably retained in folded configuration for implanting, by suturing through apertures adjacent its peripheral edge, or by structure which is integral with the lens. An elongated lens is disclosed, wherein the retaining means and haptics are located on extended upper and lower ends of the lens, out of the field of vision.
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Apley Richard J.
Prizant James
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