| abstract |
An intraocular lens having a light-transmitting optic ( 32, 94 a , 94 b , 142, 216 ) comprised of a synthetic light-refractive material ( 40, 102 ) operably coupled with a flexible optic positioning member ( 34, 62, 74, 84, 100, 210 ) to refract light onto the retina in order to correct refractive errors in the eye ( 10 ). The refractive material has an index of refraction of from about 1.36 to 1.5 or higher. The optic positioning member ( 34, 62, 74, 84, 100, 210 ) is constructed of a flexible synthetic resin material such as polymethylmethacrylate and permits focusing upon objects located near to and far from the viewer. The optic ( 32, 94 a , 94 b , 142, 216 ) of the present invention possess greater refractive capability than optics conventionally used in IOL construction, and permits retinal receipt of the image being viewed in order to correct refractive errors. |