Patent ID: 6755858
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: A61F,A61L,G02C

Abstract:
An implantable lens comprising:a transparent polymeric lenticule having an elongated, unthreaded stem with a generally cylindrical outer surface and a central axis, the stem having first and second ends and having on a first end thereof a dome having a peripheral skirt extending outwardly from the axis beyond said cylindrical surface, an annulus of undenatured tissue having a central bore within which said elongated stem is received and being free of radial incisions intersecting the bore, said peripheral skirt contacting and overlying a portion of said annulus adjacent said bore, with a portion of the annulus extending outwardly beyond said peripheral skirt for attachment to a surgically prepared cornea, and a ring received coaxially about the second end of said lenticule stem and fastened and sealed thereto, the ring having a surface overlying and contacting a confronting portion of said annulus adjacent said stem to squeeze, capture and support said annulus between said ring and said peripheral skirt, the lenticule, stem, ring and tissue annulus providing a liquid tight seal.