Adjustable intraocular lenses and methods of post-operatively adjusting intraocular lenses

An accommodating intraocular lens, comprising:

• an optic portion;
• and
• a haptic coupled to the optic portion, wherein the haptic comprises a first haptic portion and a second haptic portion,
• wherein the first haptic portion is made in part of a composite material comprising an energy absorbing constituent and a plurality of expandable components,
• wherein the second haptic portion is made in part of the composite material,
• wherein a base power of the optic portion is configured to increase in response to an external energy directed at the first haptic portion, and
• wherein the base power of the optic portion is configured to decrease in response to the external energy directed at the second haptic portion.