Patent ID: 6827738
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An intraocular lens adapted to be inserted and fixated in the eye, the intraocular lens being characterized by its ability to be easily inserted and removed with minimal trauma to the eye tissues, and comprising:an optic for producing a preselected optical effect, said optic having an anterior side, a posterior side and an outer peripheral edge; a plurality of flexible haptics connected to said optic, said haptics extending outward from said optic and being spaced apart from each other, and wherein at least one of said haptics includes a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end being connected to said optic and said distal end terminating in a pointed tip adapted to penetrate at least a portion of the iris and further, wherein said haptic includes a riser means for maintaining said optic in spaced relation from the iris; whereby the intraocular lens may be easily implanted in the eye upon penetration of the fixation means into the iris.