Artificial intraocular lens
OwnerBrian Rogersinventor
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Abstract
An intraocular lens for implantation in a capsular bag of an eye comprising a membrane, an internal cavity, and a gas. The membrane may include an anterior face and a posterior face. The anterior and posterior faces may be joined together at a periphery of the membrane. The membrane may include at least one optical element associated therewith. The internal cavity may be defined within the membrane. The gas may be positioned within the internal cavity. The gas may be operable to separate the anterior and posterior faces of the membrane. The intraocular lens may be neutrally buoyant within the capsular bag.
Claims19
An intraocular lens for implantation in a capsular bag of an eye, the intraocular lens comprising:
- a membrane including an anterior face and a posterior face, the anterior and posterior faces joined together at a periphery of the membrane, the membrane including at least one optical element associated therewith;
- an internal cavity defined within the membrane;
- a gas positioned within the internal cavity, the gas operable to separate the anterior and posterior faces of the membrane;
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- wherein the intraocular lens is neutrally buoyant within the capsular bag.
An intraocular lens for implantation in a capsular bag of an eye, the intraocular lens comprising:
- a membrane including an anterior face and a posterior face, the anterior and posterior faces joined together at a periphery of the membrane, the membrane including at least one optical element associated therewith;
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- an internal cavity defined within the membrane, the internal cavity selectively configurable in an inflated configuration and a deflated configuration, wherein in the inflated configuration the internal cavity includes a gas positioned therein.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.