Intraocular lens with glare-inhibiting closure, the method of in

Details Intraocular lens with glare-inhibiting closure, the method of in Intraocular lens with glare-inhibiting closure, the method of in

1986-10-20

1987-07-07

Apley, Richard J.

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

Eye prosthesis

Intraocular lens

A61F 216

Patent

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046784691

ABSTRACT:
An intraocular lens having an optic with a positioning hole therein in the form of a through-bore adapted to selectively receive therein either the working tip of a surgical instrument used to manipulate the lens for seating in the eye or a plug for closing the bore. The plug is colored, frosted, or otherwise formed to be at least partially opaque to the passage of light therethrough to thereby substantially reduce the glare-effect which would otherwise be perceived by the user. Means are provided for releasably retaining the plug in the bore.
The method of inhibiting the passage of light rays through a positioning hole in an intraocular lens, after the lens is seated in the eye, to substantially reduce the glare-effect.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4578078 (1986-03-01), Arkell
patent: 4596578 (1986-06-01), Kelman

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