Intraocular lenses and methods for making same

Details Intraocular lenses and methods for making same Intraocular lenses and methods for making same

1996-02-20

1998-03-10

Jones, Mary Beth

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

Eye prosthesis

Intraocular lens

A61F 216

Patent

active

057255741

ABSTRACT:
New intraocular lenses and methods for producing such lenses are disclosed. In one embodiment, the intraocular lens comprises an optic; and at least one fixation member, e.g., haptic, secured to and extending from the optic, the fixation member being made from a compressed item having a compressed thickness and comprising of a polymer selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate homopolymers, methyl methacrylate-containing copolymers and mixtures thereof, the compressed item being derived by subjecting an item having a thickness to compression, preferably along an axis substantially parallel to the thickness, to reduce the thickness, provided that the compressed item has increased tensile strength relative to the item and is substantially no less intraocular lens manufacturable than is the item.

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