Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100016439 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICE HAVING THERAPEUTIC AGENT DELIVERY CAPABILITY AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - The present invention is directed to ophthalmic devices that are loaded with therapeutic agent. The devices provide prolonged release of the therapeutic agent to the eye. The ophthalmic devices are typically formed of an ophthalmic material that is particularly desirable for the loading of therapeutic agent and/or the therapeutic agent is typically particularly desirable for loading to the ophthalmic material. | 01-21-2010 |
20100204705 | Automated Intraocular Lens Injector Device - An intraocular lens injector cartridge assembly contains a pre-loaded lens and an integral lens-contacting plunger rod. Configured for removably mating with an injector handpiece, the cartridge assembly is suitable for use with either manual or automated injector systems. The injector cartridge assembly includes a tubular body having a longitudinal bore extending between a distal end and a proximal end, an IOL disposed within said longitudinal bore, and a lens-contacting plunger rod retained within said bore, between the IOL and the proximal end of the tubular body. The lens-contacting plunger rod is configured for translation along the longitudinal bore upon engagement by an injector rod introduced by the injector handpiece into the proximal end of the tubular body, so that the IOL is folded and ejected from the distal end of the tubular body by the translation of the lens-contacting plunger rod. | 08-12-2010 |
20110022170 | Truncated diffractive intraocular lenses - In one aspect, the present invention provides a method of designing a diffractive ophthalmic lens (e.g., an intraocular lens (IOL)) that includes providing an optic having an anterior refractive surface and a posterior refractive surface, wherein the optic provides a far-focus power (e.g., in a range of about 18 to about 26 Diopters (D)). A truncated diffractive structure can be disposed on at least one of the surfaces for generating a near-focus add power (e.g., in a range of about 3 D to about 4 D). And the diffractive structure can be adjusted so as to obtain a desired distribution of optical energy between the near and far foci for a range of pupil sizes. | 01-27-2011 |
20110060408 | INTRAOCULAR LENSES WITH INTERLENTICULAR OPACIFICATION RESISTANCE - The present invention is directed to an intraocular lens, an intraocular lens system and a method of producing and/or implanting the lens or system in an eye wherein at least one intraocular lens includes a coating that aids in resisting interlenticular opacification (ILO). The material of the coating is preferably hydrophilic or super-hydrophobic. | 03-10-2011 |
20110130833 | INTRAOCULAR LENS HAVING EDGE CONFIGURED TO REDUCE POSTERIOR CAPSULE OPACIFICATION - An intraocular lens (IOL) for implantation within a capsular bag includes an optic and a plurality of haptics. The optics has an anterior optic face and a posterior optic face joined by a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall includes a straight portion of uniform width extending posteriorly from the anterior optic face to a flare point and a flared optic edge. The flared optic edge extends posteriorly and widens from the flare point and meets the posterior optic face at a sharp optic corner. Each of the haptics is coupled to the optic at the peripheral wall at respective haptic-optic junctions. The flared optic edge surrounds the peripheral wall between the haptic-optic junctions. | 06-02-2011 |
20120059466 | INTRAOCULAR LENSES WITH INTERLENTICULAR OPACIFICATION RESISTANCE - The present invention is directed to an intraocular lens, an intraocular lens system and a method of producing and/or implanting the lens or system in an eye wherein at least one intraocular lens includes a coating that aids in resisting opacification (e.g., posterior capsule opacification (PCO), interlenticular opacification (ILO) or the like). The material of the coating is preferably hydrophilic or super-hydrophobic. | 03-08-2012 |
20120158131 | ASPHERIC OPTICAL LENSES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Aspheric optical lenses (e.g., intraocular lenses and contact lenses) are provided. The intraocular lens includes a body portion defining an anterior optical surface and an opposing posterior optical surface. The anterior optical surface includes a central region surrounded by a first outer region and a second outer region. The central region has a first asphericity profile. The first outer region has a second asphericity profile that is different than the first asphericity profile of the central region. The second outer region has a third asphericity profile that is different than the second asphericity profile of the first outer region. The overall asphericity profile of the optical lens provides different depths of focus for different pupil sizes. The result is an optical lens that provides increased depth of focus or pseudo-accommodation while maintaining desired optical power and performance. | 06-21-2012 |
20120310343 | ACCOMMODATIVE INTRAOCULAR LENS AND METHOD OF IMPLANTATION - An accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) adapted for implantation into a capsular bag includes an outer shell, a valve, and a force transfer assembly. The outer shell includes at least one surface modification on at least a periphery of the outer shell to promote bonding with the capsular bag. The valve is configured to permit injection of a fill material. The force transfer assembly in the outer shell is adapted to transfer forces from the capsular bag to change the shape of the filled outer shell in response to changes in capsular bag shape. | 12-06-2012 |
20130282118 | Intraocular Lenses With Interlenticular Opacification Resistance - The present invention is directed to an intraocular lens, an intraocular lens system and a method of producing and/or implanting the lens or system in an eye wherein at least one intraocular lens includes a coating that aids in resisting interlenticular opacification (ILO). The material of the coating is preferably hydrophilic or super-hydrophobic. | 10-24-2013 |