20240050222. ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS simplified abstract (Shifamed Holdings, LLC)

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ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS

Organization Name

Shifamed Holdings, LLC

Inventor(s)

Amr Salahieh of Saratoga CA (US)

Claudio R. Argento of Felton CA (US)

Tom Saul of Portland OR (US)

Bob Vaughan of Los Gatos CA (US)

Eric Willis of Santa Cruz CA (US)

ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240050222 titled 'ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an intraocular lens (IOL) designed to be implanted within the capsular bag of a patient's eye. The lens consists of an optical structure and a haptic structure. The optical structure includes a planar member, a plano convex member, and a fluid optical element located between them. The fluid optical element has an optical power. The haptic structure connects the planar member and the plano convex member at the peripheral portion of the optical structure. It includes a fluid reservoir in communication with the fluid optical element and a peripheral structure for interfacing with the lens capsule. Changes in the shape of the lens capsule cause corresponding changes in the volume or shape of the fluid optical element, which in turn modifies the optical power of the lens.

  • The invention is an intraocular lens (IOL) designed for implantation within the capsular bag of the eye.
  • The lens consists of an optical structure and a haptic structure.
  • The optical structure includes a planar member, a plano convex member, and a fluid optical element.
  • The fluid optical element has an optical power that can be modified.
  • The haptic structure connects the planar member and the plano convex member at the peripheral portion of the optical structure.
  • It includes a fluid reservoir in communication with the fluid optical element.
  • The haptic structure also has a peripheral structure for interfacing with the lens capsule.
  • Changes in the shape of the lens capsule cause corresponding changes in the fluid optical element, modifying its optical power.

Potential Applications

  • Intraocular lenses for patients undergoing cataract surgery.
  • Corrective lenses for patients with refractive errors.
  • Adjustable lenses for patients with changing vision needs.

Problems Solved

  • Provides a solution for patients with cataracts or refractive errors who require intraocular lenses.
  • Allows for adjustment of the lens power to accommodate changing vision needs.
  • Provides a stable and secure implantation within the capsular bag.

Benefits

  • Improved vision for patients with cataracts or refractive errors.
  • Flexibility to adjust the lens power as needed.
  • Secure and stable implantation within the eye.


Original Abstract Submitted

an intraocular lens (iol) for implantation within a capsular bag of a patient's eye comprises an optical structure and a haptic structure. the optical structure comprises a planar member, a plano convex member, and a fluid optical element defined between the planar member and the plano convex member. the fluid optical element has an optical power. the haptic structure couples the planar member and the plano convex member together at a peripheral portion of the optical structure. the haptic structure comprises a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the fluid optical element and a peripheral structure for interfacing to the lens capsule. shape changes of the lens capsule cause one or more of volume or shape changes to the fluid optical element in correspondence to deformations in the planar member to modify the optical power of the fluid optical element.

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