Intraocular Lens
An IOL having a depressed inner optic area and a thickened or raised peripheral outer lip or rim integrally formed with the optic. Such a design reduces the mass of the IOL, making the lens easier to insert in a very small incision, without damaging the optic or compromising the stability of the IOL.
1 . An intraocular lens, comprising:
a) an optic having an edge, the edge having a thickness of approximately 0.1 mm;
b) a peripheral rim extending around the edge of the optic and being integrally formed with the optic; and
c) a plurality of haptics extending from the rim and integrally formed with the optic and the rim.
2 . The intraocular lens of claim 1 wherein the intraocular lens is made from a soft acrylic material.
3 . The intraocular lens of claim 1 wherein the optic has a maximum thickness of between 0.19 mm and 0.39 mm.
4 . The intraocular lens of claim 1 wherein the optic has a maximum thickness of 0.39 mm.