Patent ID: 9271830
Filing Date: 2016-03-01
CPC Classification: A61F

Claim Text:
1. An intraocular lens comprising: an optic adapted to focus light toward a retina of an eye, at least a portion of the optic being made of a first material having a first stiffness; and a movement assembly coupled to the optic and adapted to cooperate with the eye to provide accommodating movement of the optic, wherein the movement assembly is comprised of a capsular bag support ring with a plurality of members coupled to the capsular bag support ring, the members having substantial voids therebetween, wherein each member has a hinge portion that is located between the ring and the optic and that has a reduced thickness relative to a portion of the member located adjacent the hinge portion and between the hinge portion and the ring, and relative to a portion of the member located adjacent the hinge portion and between the hinge portion and the optic, wherein each member includes a proximal end region coupled to the optic and a distal end region coupled to the ring, wherein at least a portion of the movement assembly is made of a second material having a second stiffness; and wherein the first stiffness is greater than the second stiffness, wherein the ring is made at least partially of a third material, where the third material has a third stiffness that is greater than the first stiffness.