Intraocular lens injector and method

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2008-06-11

2011-11-22

Hughes, S. Thomas (Department: 3731)

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

Eye prosthesis

Intraocular lens

C606S107000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08062360

ABSTRACT:
An injector and method for injecting a dual optic AIOL into an eye wherein the AIOL is loaded into the injector in an initially loaded condition with the first and second optics in generally coaxial alignment. A lens moving element is provided and operable to move the first optic toward the proximal end of the main body whereupon the first optic becomes located proximally of the second optic. A stop may be provided to prevent the second optic from moving proximally with the first optic. Displacing the optics to a non-coaxial position reduces the cross-sectional area of the AIOL which allows the AIOL to non-destructively compress to the size of the opening of the injector tip which may be as small as about 2.8 mm or less, for example.

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