FLEXIBLE CONTACT LENS

1 . A self-adhering, flexible, contact lens for adhering to cornea and sclera regions of an eye, the cornea and sclera each having a radius of curvature with the radius of curvature of the sclera being greater than the radius of curvature of the cornea, the contact lens comprising:

(a) a central lens having a body including a contact surface and a viewing surface, the contact surface having a radius of curvature R1 that approximates the radius of curvature of the cornea; and

(b) an eye fixation system attached to the perimeter of the contact surface of the central lens, at least a portion of the fixation system having a radius of curvature R2 that is less than R1 or equal to R1 and less than the radius of curvature of the sclera.

2 . The contact lens of claim 1 , wherein the contact lens is molded as a single piece.

3 . The contact lens of claim 1 , wherein the contact lens is made from silicone.

4 . The contact lens of claim 1 , wherein the eye fixation system is continuous as it extends around the perimeter of the contact surface of the central lens.

5 . The contact lens of claim 1 , wherein the eye fixation system is non-continuous as it extends around the perimeter of the contact surface of the central lens.

6 . The contact lens of claim 1 , wherein the eye fixation system includes a flange portion.

7 . The contact lens of claim 1 , wherein the contact lens has a cut-out portion.

8 . The contact lens of claim 7 , wherein the cut-out portion is shaped such that at least one surgical tool can access to the cornea without moving the contact lens.

9 . The contact lens of claim 1 , wherein the viewing surface is flat.

10 . The contact lens of claim 1 , wherein the viewing surface is prismatic.

11 . The contact lens of claim 1 , wherein the viewing surface is rounded.

12 . The contact lens of claim 1 , wherein the central lens includes at least one hole extending from the viewing surface into the body of the central lens, the at least one hole adapted to accept a surgical tool for manipulation of the contact lens.

13 . The contact lens of claim 12 , wherein the at least one hole is a blind hole.

14 . The contact lens of claim 1 , wherein the contact lens is configured for movement on the eye of the patient.

15 . A method of performing a surgical procedure on an eye having a cornea and a sclera, the method comprising:

(a) placing a lens on the eye, the lens having a central lens including a contact surface and a viewing surface, the contact surface having a radius of curvature R1 that approximates the radius of curvature of the cornea, and an eye fixation system attached to the central lens having a radius of curvature R2 that is less than R1 and less than the radius of curvature of the sclera; and

(b) moving the lens to a first position to view a first area of the anterior chamber of the eye through the viewing surface.

16 . The method of claim 15 , further comprising moving the lens to a second position on the eye to view a second area of the anterior chamber of the eye through the viewing surface.

17 . A method of performing a surgical procedure on an eye having a cornea and a sclera, the method comprising:

(a) placing a lens on the eye, the lens having a central lens including a contact surface and a viewing surface, the contact surface having a radius of curvature R1 that approximates the radius of curvature of the cornea, and an eye fixation system attached to the central lens;

(b) moving the lens to a first position to view a first area of the anterior chamber of the eye through the viewing surface; and

(c) moving the lens to a second position on the eye to view a second area of the anterior chamber of the eye through the viewing surface.

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