| abstract |
An improved intraocular lens ( 42 ) is provided which more closely mimics the accommodation and focusing of the eye's natural lens. The lens ( 42 ) comprises an optic ( 44 ) and a flexible, resilient optic positioning element ( 46 ) which includes an anterior section ( 48 ), a posterior section ( 50 ), a bight ( 56 ), in cross-section, joining the anterior and posterior sections, and a haptic arm ( 58 ) extending between the optic ( 44 ) and the optic positioning element ( 46 ). The lens ( 42 ) may optionally include a posterior optic ( 44 a ) coupled to the optic positioning element ( 46 ). The optic positioning element ( 46 ) is formed of unitary construction. The anterior ( 48 ) and posterior ( 50 ) sections are configured for yieldable engagement with the anterior ( 52 ) and posterior ( 54 ) walls of the eye capsule ( 30 ), respectively. |