Title: Posterior chamber intraocular lens

Abstract: A lens for implantation in the posterior chamber of the eye is provided with a structure which engages the anterior surface of the iris to retain the lens against posterior displacement within the eye. The lens may be utilized even if the capsule is missing or damaged.

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Inventors: Faulkner, Gerald D. (1380 Lusitana St., Ste. 714, Honolulu, HI, 96813)

Application Number: 06/211589
Filing Date: 1980-12-01
Publication_date: 1983-01-04
Assignee: Faulkner, Gerald D. (US)

Primary Class(es): 623/6.550
Other Classes: A61F2/16; A61F1/16; A61F1/24
US Patent Ref:

3994027	November, 1976	Jensen et al.	3/13	Prepupillary lens for implanting in a human eye
4041552	August, 1977	Ganias	3/13	Artificial lens
4073015	February, 1978	Peyman et al.	3/13	Artificial intraocular lens attachment
4092743	June, 1978	Kelman	3/13	Intraocular lenses
4110848	September, 1978	Jensen	3/13	Intraocular lens for implantation into the posterior chamber of a human eye
4159546	July, 1979	Shearing	3/13	Intraocular lens
4242760	January, 1981	Rainin	3/13	Intraocular lens structure
4244060	January, 1981	Hoffer	3/13	Intraocular lens
4285072	August, 1981	Morcher et al.	3/13	Anterior-posterior intraocular lens

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Primary Examiner: Frinks, Ronald L.
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Attorney: Daley & Brandt

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