Intraocular devices and methods for correction of aphakia, restoration of accommodation, and treatment of glaucoma
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
InventorsJeffrey Olson, Michael Erlanger
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Abstract
A device according to the present disclosure comprises an intraocular prosthetic. In some embodiments, the device comprises a lens portion and a plurality of arms that radiate outward from the lens portion. The lens portion can comprise a central ring used to hold an intraocular lens. Each arm can comprise a foot plate which allows the device to push out distally against a ciliary body. Among other things, an intraocular device according to the present disclosure can be useful in correction of aphakia, restoration of accommodation, and treatment of glaucoma.
Claims17
An intraocular device comprising:
- a lens portion configured to support a separate and distinct lens;
- and
- a plurality of arms radiating distally from the lens portion, wherein the plurality of arms are integral with the lens portion,
- wherein each of the plurality of arms comprises a strut and a foot plate,
- wherein the foot plate is curved to conform with a ciliary body, and
- wherein the intraocular device further comprises a hinge lever extending between the strut and the footplate of each of the plurality of arms.
A method for treating an ocular condition comprising:
- providing an intraocular device, wherein the intraocular device comprises a lens portion, and a plurality of arms radiating distally from the lens portion, wherein the plurality of arms are integral with the lens portion, wherein each of the plurality of arms comprises a strut and a foot plate, and wherein the foot plate is curved to conform with a ciliary body;
- placing the intraocular device in a subject exhibiting presbyopia or glaucoma;
- and
- securing a separate and distinct lens to the lens portion of the intraocular device;
- wherein placing the intraocular device in the subject comprises positioning the foot plate such that it contacts the ciliary body to provide a decrease in the production of aqueous fluid.
An intraocular device comprising:
- a lens portion configured to support a separate and distinct lens;
- and
- a plurality of arms radiating distally from the lens portion, wherein the plurality of arms are integral with the lens portion,
- wherein each of the plurality of arms comprises a strut and a foot plate,
- wherein the foot plate is curved to conform with a ciliary body, and
- wherein a radius of curvature of the curved foot plate is between 0.2 mm and 2.0 mm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.