Intraocular prosthesis
CA 1329310 C · Owner: Caldwell, Delmar R. · Inventors: Caldwell, Delmar R.; Jacob-Labarre, Jean
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An intraocular prosthesis for implanting in an annular void extending radially into the tissues of the eye between the anterior surface of the cornea of the eye and the posterior surface of the ciliary body of the eye, for replacing for example a diseased intraocular portion of the eye which has been removed. The prosthesis is a circular, transparent, elastomeric optical element having a peripheral edge and a non-rigid or flexible porous skirt which extends radially from the periphery of the element. The skirt encircles the element and is positioned to extend radially into the void. An annular, flexible porous portion having a pore size in the range of about 25-90 microns, and preferably …
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- Granted May 10, 1994. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 10, 2011.
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