Patent ID: 7326246
Filing Date: 2008-02-05
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An intraocular lens, comprising: an optic configured for implantation in the capsular bag of an eye comprising a circular periphery centered about an optical axis; an optic plane passing through the center of the optic and perpendicular to the optical axis; a fixation member configured to convert radial movement of the capsular bag to axial movement of the optic and to provide accommodating movement of at least about 1 diopter, the fixation member comprising an elongate stabilizing arm and an elongate accommodating beam that is substantially straight along its length, the elongate accommodating beam operably connected to the elongate stabilizing arm, the elongate stabilizing arm having a free end; and a transition section having an inner portion connected to the optic periphery and an outer portion connected to an inner end of the elongate accommodating beam, the outer portion being displaced along the optical axis with respect to the inner portion; wherein the fixation member extends generally in a plane parallel to the optic plane but displaced therefrom, the elongate stabilizing arm and the elongate accommodating beam form an obtuse angle; wherein the accommodating beam is wider in plan view than the stabilizing arm.