Methods for implantation of deformable intraocular lenses

A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for replacement of a surgically removed crystalline lens, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics;
• deforming said intraocular lens by rolling said optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state;
• inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue;
• allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye;
• whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.

A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for replacement of a surgically removed crystalline lens, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics;
• deforming said intraocular lens by folding said optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state;
• inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue;
• allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye;
• whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.

A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for replacement of a surgically removed crystalline lens, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory charactieristics;
• deforming said intraocular lens by stretching said optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state;
• inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue;
• allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye;
• whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.

method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for refractive correction of a human eye, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics;
• deforming the intraocular lens by compressing the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state;
• inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue;
• allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye;
• whereby a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.

A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for refractive correction of a human eye , the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics;
• deforming the intraocular lens by rolling the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state;
• inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue;
• allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye;
• whereby a safer, more convenient, surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.

A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for refractive correction of an eye, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics;
• deforming the intraocular lens by folding the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state;
• inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue;
• allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye;
• whereby a safer, more convenient, surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.

A method for implantation of an artificial intraocular lens for refractive correction of a human eye, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics;
• deforming the intraocular lens by stretching the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optic in an unstressed state;
• inserting the intraocular lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue;
• allowing the lens implant to return to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length after insertion in the eye;
• whereby a safer, more convenient, surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye is achieved.