Patent ID: 6224628
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An intraocular lens for insertion into the human eye, comprising:a) a lens optic, the optic being substantially disc shaped and having a center, an edge, and a posterior surface;b) a first stem and a second stem extending radially from the edge of said optic on diametrically opposed sides of said optic, each of the stems having an end distal to said optic;c) a first crossbar attached to the distal end of said first stem and a second crossbar attached to the distal end of said second stem, said crossbars having a depth and a width, wherein said death is greater than said width, and said crossbars being bisected by said stems, and each of said crossbars having opposing ends;d) a pair of haptic arms attached to each of said crossbars, each haptic arm extending radially from the opposing ends of said first and second crossbars; ande) a plurality of circular footplates, each of said haptic arms terminating in one of the footplates at an end of said haptic arm opposite one of said crossbars;f) wherein said intraocular lens is made from a flexible, resilient, deformable material whereby said lens regains its shape after being compressed, bent, folded or stretched.