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US 9,844,919 B2Granted
Process for manufacturing an intraocular lens with an embedded mask
AssigneeAcuFocus, Inc.
InventorsAdam C. Reboul, Patrick H. Benz, R. Kyle Webb
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Abstract
Intraocular implants and methods of making intraocular implants are provided. The intraocular implant can include a mask adapted to increase depth of focus. The method of manufacturing the implant can include positioning the mask with an aperture on a protruding pin of a positioning mold portion. The protruding pin can be configured to center the mask in the intraocular lens.
Claims16
A method of manufacturing an intraocular lens, the method comprising:
- adding a first amount of a lens material to a first lens forming mold portion;
- positioning a mask with an aperture on a protruding pin of a positioning mold portion such that the protruding pin extends into the aperture of the mask, the protruding pin being configured to center the mask in the intraocular lens;
- joining the first lens forming mold portion and the positioning mold portion;
- and
- partially curing the first amount of the lens material.
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