Lens with variable optical properties

An intraocular lens for implantation into an eye, comprising:

• a first lens surface;
• a second surface spaced apart from the first lens surface;
• a reservoir in between the first lens surface and the second surface;
• at least one flow path into and out of the reservoir;
• at least one segment of optical media movably disposed in the at least one flow path;
• and
• at least one segment of charged species movably disposed in the at least one flow path.

An intraocular lens system having variable optical properties, comprising:

• a first lens having a flow path extending therethrough;
• a second lens spaced apart from the first lens to define a reservoir therebetween;
• a first flow loop for providing fluid communication between a first end of the flow path and the reservoir;
• a second flow loop for providing fluid communication between a second end of the flow path and the reservoir;
• a branch flow path for providing fluid communication between the flow path in the first lens and the reservoir;
• and
• a fluid media disposed within at least a portion the flow path;
• wherein the fluid media is movable from a first position within the reservoir and a second position outside of the reservoir.

A flow system sized and configured for placement in the eye, said system for moving an optical media into and out of a reservoir in an intraocular lens, said system comprising:

• a flow path adapted to be positioned adjacent a muscle, the flow path being in fluid communication with the reservoir;
• at least one segment of charged media movably disposed within the flow path;
• a first optical media within the flow path, having a first refractive index;
• and
• at least one second optical media in the flow path having a second refractive index;
• wherein the first and the at least one second optical media are moved relative to the reservoir in response to an electrical potential generated by the muscle.