Patent ID: 8241355
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An intraocular lens for providing a range of accommodation powers, comprising: an adjustable optic having an optical axis and an external peripheral edge that extends from an anterior edge to a posterior edge; a plurality of coupling elements, each coupling element having a first end that interacts with the peripheral edge of the optic, aligned from approximately the posterior edge of the optic and extending alongside the peripheral edge to an anterior location approximately at the anterior edge of the optic; wherein each first end is aligned along an axis substantially parallel to the optical axis; wherein the coupling element then extends radially outward from only the anterior location approximately at the anterior edge of the optic; a second end opposite the first end, the coupling elements including a portion between the first and second ends configured to engage an inner surface of an evacuated capsular bag; wherein the first end of at least one coupling element is spaced apart from circumferentially adjacent coupling elements; and wherein the coupling elements change the shape of the adjustable optic in response to an ocular force.