Prosthetic capsular devices, systems, and methods
AssigneeOmega Ophthalmics LLC
InventorsGary N. Wortz, Rick William Ifland
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Abstract
A prosthetic capsular device configured to be inserted in an eye after removal of a lens, in some embodiments, can comprise a housing structure comprising capable of containing an intraocular device and an equiconvex refractive surface. The housing structure can comprise an anterior portion comprising an anterior opening, a posterior portion comprising a posterior opening, and a continuous lateral portion between the anterior portion and the posterior portion.
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A prosthetic capsular device configured to be inserted in a natural capsular bag of an eye after removal of a lens, the device comprising:
- a housing structure capable of containing a drug eluting device, the housing structure comprising:
- an anterior section comprising:
- an anterior opening, wherein the anterior opening is capable of allowing at least one of insertion, or removal, of the drug eluting device, wherein the anterior opening is surrounded by an anterior wall defining a first capsular-engaging surface;
- a posterior section comprising:
- a posterior opening, wherein the posterior opening is capable of allowing at least one of insertion, or removal, of the drug eluting device, and wherein the posterior opening is surrounded by a posterior wall defining a second capsular-engaging surface;
- a lateral section interposed between the anterior section and the posterior section, wherein the lateral section protrudes radially beyond the anterior section and the posterior section, wherein the lateral section encloses a lateral side of the housing structure,
- wherein an internal chamber of the lateral section forms a frame capable of containing the drug eluting device,
- wherein the lateral section comprises an exterior surface comprising a curved protuberance, the curved protuberance extending radially beyond the anterior section and the posterior section,
- wherein the lateral section comprises an interior surface comprising the frame.
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