| abstract |
An intraocular lens having an anterior lens member ( 48 ) presenting an anterior light-converging optic ( 52 ) and a posterior lens member ( 50 ) presenting a posterior light-diverging optic ( 68 ) for magnifying an observed image onto large regions of the retina ( 32 ) to permit central focus in patients suffering from AMD and a method of implanting the lens into the human eye ( 10 ). The anterior light-converging optic ( 52 ) is operably coupled with a flexible body ( 58 ) which extends radially therefrom and presents opposing bights ( 62 ) presenting termini ( 66 ) when the lens is viewed in cross-section. The posterior light-diverging optic ( 68 ) is operably coupled with an annular flange ( 76 ) which is arcuate in cross-section and mates with termini. Both the anterior and the posterior lens members ( 48, 50 ) have positioning holes ( 70, 80 ) formed therein permitting surgical implantation thereof. The IOL ( 46 ) is constructed of a flexible synthetic resin material such as polymethylmethacrylate and permits focusing upon objects located near to and far from the viewer. |