Folded intraocular lens with endless band retainer

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1989-05-01

1990-04-17

Apley, Richard J.

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

Eye prosthesis

Intraocular lens

A61F 216

Patent

active

049176803

ABSTRACT:
A resilient intraocular lens, folded on itself to reduce its transverse dimension for implanting, is releasably held in the folded configuration by a retainer in the form of a pliable, severable band which extends circumferentially around the lens. Preferably the retainer is securable by a pull strip along a line of weakness, to permit the lens to unfold. The pull strip remains attached to the retainer for removing it from the eye after the lens has been released.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4527294 (1985-07-01), Heslin
patent: 4573998 (1986-03-01), Mazzocco
patent: 4605409 (1986-08-01), Helman
patent: 4681102 (1987-07-01), Bartell
patent: 4769034 (1988-09-01), Poley
"Soft IOL Technology: the New Frontier" by V. L. Bohn, Ocular Surgery News, vol. 5, No. 5, 3/1/87.

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