Patent ID: 8066768

Claim:
A multi-component intraocular lens implantable in an optical system of a human eye, comprising: a base lens having an anterior surface configured to face a front of the human eye, a posterior surface on an opposite side of the base lens relative to the anterior surface and configured to face a back of the human eye, a circumferential side surface connecting the anterior and posterior surfaces, and at least one projection extending away from the circumferential side surface and configured for securing the base lens within tissue of the human eye, the base lens being manufactured from a first foldable material and including at least one flange disposed on and extending orthogonally away from the anterior surface of the base lens toward the front of the human eye, the at least one flange including an aperture defined therein, the aperture being located only above the anterior surface of the base lens; and an optical assembly which selectively engages the anterior surface of the base lens, the optical assembly being manufactured from a second foldable material.