Intraocular lens with rotational resistance and negative dysphotopsia mitigation

US12447008B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-12447008-B2
Application numberUS-202117546987-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 9, 2021
Priority dateDec 17, 2020
Publication dateOct 21, 2025
Grant dateOct 21, 2025

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An ophthalmic lens may comprise a posterior optic surface and an anterior optic surface, which may comprise a central optic, a peripheral optic, and a capsule rim separating the central optic and the peripheral optic. An optic edge may couple the posterior optic surface to the peripheral optic. The capsule rim may be symmetric or asymmetric in various embodiments. In more particular embodiments, the capsule rim may form a surface at an angle of at least ninety (90) degrees to the peripheral optic. In some embodiments, the central optic may comprise an optic axis, and the capsule rim may form a surface that is substantially parallel to the optic axis.

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What is claimed is: 1. An ophthalmic lens comprising: a posterior optic surface; an anterior optic surface comprising a central optic, a peripheral optic, and a capsule rim separating the central optic and the peripheral optic; and an optic edge coupling the posterior optic surface to the peripheral optic; wherein the capsule rim has a first radius, the central optic has a second radius, and the second radius is less than or equal to the first radius; wherein the central optic comprises an optic axis and the capsule rim forms a surface that is substantially parallel to the optic axis; wherein the capsule rim is sized and configured to sequester an edge of a capsulorhexis opening; and wherein the central optic is sized and configured to be substantially flush with an outer surface of the capsular bag. 2. The ophthalmic lens of claim 1 , wherein the capsule rim is symmetric. 3. The ophthalmic lens of claim 1 , wherein the capsule rim is asymmetric. 4. The ophthalmic lens of claim 1 , wherein the capsule rim has a thickness in a range of about 19 micrometers to about 20 micrometers. 5. The ophthalmic lens of claim 1 , wherein the capsule rim has a thickness substantially equal to a thickness of an anterior capsular bag. 6. The ophthalmic lens of claim 1 , wherein the capsule rim has a radius in a range of about 2 millimeters to about 3 millimeters. 7. The ophthalmic lens of claim 1 , wherein the peripheral optic comprises a textured surface. 8. The ophthalmic lens of claim 7 , wherein the textured surface is configured to diffuse light. 9. The ophthalmic lens of claim 1 , further comprising a transition band configured to diffuse or redirect light. 10. The ophthalmic lens of claim 1 , wherein the central optic is recessed. 11. The ophthalmic lens of claim 1 , further comprising at least two haptics coupled to the optic edge. 12. An ophthalmic lens comprising: a posterior optic surface; an anterior optic surface comprising a central optic, a peripheral optic, and a capsule rim separating the central optic and the peripheral optic; and an optic edge coupling the posterior optic surface to the peripheral optic; wherein the capsule rim comprises a closed curve having at least one convex arc and at least one concave arc; wherein the capsule rim has a first width, the central optic has a second width, and the second width is less than or equal to the first width; wherein the central optic comprises an optic axis and the capsule rim forms a surface that is substantially parallel to the optic axis; wherein the capsule rim is sized and configured to sequester an edge of a capsulorhexis opening; and wherein the central optic is sized and configured to be substantially flush with an outer surface of the capsular bag. 13. The ophthalmic lens of claim 12 , wherein the capsule rim is symmetric. 14. The ophthalmic lens of claim 12 , wherein the capsule rim is asymmetric.

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  • Having structure for blocking or reducing amount of light transmitted, e.g. glare reduction · CPC title

  • Methods or devices for eye surgery · CPC title

  • Supporting structure conforms to shape of capsular bag · CPC title

  • A61F2/1613Primary

    having special lens configurations, e.g. multipart lenses; having particular optical properties, e.g. pseudo-accommodative lenses, lenses having aberration corrections, diffractive lenses, lenses for variably absorbing electromagnetic radiation, lenses having variable focus · CPC title

  • A61F2/1648Primary

    Multipart lenses · CPC title

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What does patent US12447008B2 cover?
An ophthalmic lens may comprise a posterior optic surface and an anterior optic surface, which may comprise a central optic, a peripheral optic, and a capsule rim separating the central optic and the peripheral optic. An optic edge may couple the posterior optic surface to the peripheral optic. The capsule rim may be symmetric or asymmetric in various embodiments. In more particular embodiments…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Alcon Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61F2/1613. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Oct 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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