IOL square edge punch and haptic insertion fixture
OwnerBryan Reed, James O'Callaghan +6inventors
InventorsBryan Reed, James O'Callaghan, William Appleton, Larry Hovey, Tadeusz Urbanowicz, Lamese Snow, Philippe Subrin, Bradley Adams
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Abstract
Apparatus and method for cutting an IOL optic from an IOL blank whereby the resultant IOL optic has a square edge and the cutting is performed in a combined linear and rotational cutting movement. In another aspect, an IOL optic is provided which includes a square edge and helically shaped striations formed therein to help reduce glare.
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An intraocular lens having an optic portion with opposite anterior and posterior surface and an outer peripheral wall extending therebetween, the juncture of the peripheral wall and the posterior surface forming a sharp edge, said peripheral wall further including generally helically shaped striations formed therein.
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