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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 11, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2006
Daniel G. Brady, San Juan Capistrano, CA (US);
Tuyet Hoc Nguyen, Orange, CA (US);
Henk A. Weeber, Groningen, NL;
Douglas S. Cali, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Daniel G. Brady, San Juan Capistrano, CA (US);
Tuyet Hoc Nguyen, Orange, CA (US);
Henk A. Weeber, Groningen, NL;
Douglas S. Cali, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Abbott Medical Optics Inc., Santa Ana, CA (US);
Abstract
An intraocular lens is disclosed, with an optic that changes shape in response to a deforming force exerted by the zonules of the eye. A haptic supports the optic around its equator and couples the optic to the capsular bag of the eye. The region of contact between the optic and the haptic extends into the edge of the optic, similar to the interface between a bicycle tire and the rim that holds it in place. The haptic may be stiffer than the optic. The haptic may have the same refractive index as the optic. The haptic may include a saddle-shaped portion in contact with the adjustable optic, with a convex profile along an optical axis; and a concave profile in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis.