Patent ID: 9114007
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising the steps of: pushing an unfolded intraocular lens, having an optic part with a first optical surface, a second optical surface opposite the first optical surface, and an outer edge between the first and second optical surfaces out of a lens placement portion of an injector having a plunger and into a tapered transition portion such that a portion of the optic part is on a central lens traveling axis of the tapered transition portion; folding the unfolded intraocular lens as the intraocular lens moves along the central lens travelling axis and through the tapered transition portion by applying a force to the first optical surface of the portion of the optic part that is on the central lens travelling axis, and in a direction transverse to the central lens travelling axis, while the tapered transition portion engages laterally spaced portions of the outer edge and folds the intraocular lens about the portion of the first optical surface to which force is applied; and pushing the folded intraocular lens along the central lens travelling axis, out of the tapered transition portion and through a nozzle.