Patent ID: 7226479

Claim:
An intraocular lens for implantation in a capsule of an eye, comprising: a. an optic which has i. a circular rim, ii. an optical axis, and iii. a lens plane which extends vertically of the optical axis; b. at least two haptics for support of the optic on the capsule, the haptics being fixed to the optic and forming one piece with the optic and consisting of reversibly deformable material, each haptic having i. a first Z-shaped haptic clamp connected to the rim, ii. a second Z-shaped haptic clamp connected to the rim, and iii. a concave connecting clamp which curves inwards in relation to the optical axis, connecting the first haptic clamp and the second haptic clamp, c. wherein the first haptic clamp comprises a first inner joint and the second haptic clamp comprises a second inner joint, whereby in the vicinity of the inner joints the material of the haptic clamps has an inferior width B s as compared to the surrounding material, d. wherein each haptic clamp comprises an inner clamp, which has substantially the shape of a partial ring that extends outward from the rim, angle at center b whereby 90°≧b≧30°, e. wherein each inner clamp is integrally connected with the corresponding section of the rim along an angle b whereby 90°≧b≧30°, f. wherein each inner clamp is defined by outer edges at both ends, the edges being substantially tangential to the rim, g. wherein each haptic clamp comprises an outer clamp, which has a projecting free end, h. wherein each haptic has a thickness D H whereby the thickness D H exceeds the width B s of each haptic claim in the vicinity of the inner joints.