Shape memory polymer intraocular lenses

US2016256601A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2016256601-A1
Application numberUS-201615157290-A
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Filing dateMay 17, 2016
Priority dateMar 7, 2011
Publication dateSep 8, 2016
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A shape memory polymer (SMP) intraocular lens may have a refractive index above 1.45, a Tg between 10° C. and 60° C., inclusive, de minimis or an absence of glistening, and substantially 100% transmissivity of light in the visible spectrum. The intraocular lens is then rolled at a temperature above Tg of the SMP material. The intraocular device is radially compressed within a die to a diameter of less than or equal to 1.8 mm while maintaining the temperature above Tg. The compressed intraocular lens device may be inserted through an incision less than 2 mm wide in a cornea or sclera or other anatomical structure. The lens can be inserted into the capsular bag, the ciliary sulcus, or other cavity through the incision. The SMP can substantially achieve refractive index values of greater than or equal to 1.45

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1 .- 39 . (canceled) 40 . An intraocular lens (IOL) comprising a shape memory polymer (SMP), wherein the SMP is derived from a formulation comprising: 50-85 wt % tert-butyl acrylate (tBA); one or more poly(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate (PEGDMA) monomers; and 0.25-1.5 wt % of one or more UV-blockers; the IOL having: a refractive index above 1.45; a Tg between 10° C. and 60° C., inclusive; de minimis or an absence of glistening; and substantially 100% transmissivity of light in the visible spectrum. 41 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the formulation comprises 3-25 wt % PEGDMA. 42 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the formulation further comprises 0.05-3.0 wt % of one or more polymerization initiators. 43 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the formulation further comprises n-butyl acrylate (nBA). 44 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the formulation further comprises 2-hydroxy-3-phenoxypropyl acrylate (HPPA). 45 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the formulation comprises: 3-25 wt % PEGDMA; 0.05-3.0 wt % of one or more polymerization initiators; nBA; and HPPA. 46 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the PEGDMA is selected from the group consisting of: PEGDMA 550; PEGDMA 750; PEGDMA 1000; PEGDMA 2000; and any combination thereof. 47 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the PEGDMA is PEGDMA 750. 48 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the PEGDMA is PEGDMA 1000. 49 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the one or more UV-blockers are selected from the group consisting of: a methacryloyl chlorobenzotriazole; a methacryloyl methoxybenzotriazole; a yellow dye; and any combination thereof. 50 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the UV-blocker is selected from the group consisting of: 2-methylacrylic acid 3-[3-tert-butyl-5-(5-chlorobenzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-propyl ester (UVB); and 2-(2-hydroxy-3-tert-butyl-5-vinylphenyl)-5-chloro-2H-benzotriazole (UVAM). 51 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the UV-blocker is 3-(tert-butyl)-4-hydroxy-5-(5-methoxy-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-2-yl)phenethyl methacrylate. 52 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the one or more polymerization initiators are selected from the group consisting of: 2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone (Irgacure 651); phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (Irgacure 819); azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN); lauroyl peroxide; di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) peroxydicarbonate (Perkadox 16); camphorquinone; diphenyl-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)-phosphine oxide (TPO); and any combination thereof. 53 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the polymerization initiator is lauroyl peroxide. 54 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the polymerization initiator includes a photo initiator and a thermal initiator. 55 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the formulation is selected from the group consisting of SMP208, SMP209, SMP210, SMP211, SMP212, SMP213, SMP214, SMP215, SMP218, SMP219, and SMP230b, wherein SMP208 comprises tBA (77.5%), UVB (0.5%), PEGDMA 1000 (22%), and IRGACURE819 (0.15%); SMP209 comprises tBA (77.0%), UVB (1.0%), PEGDMA 1000 (22%), and IRGACURE819 (0.15%); SMP210 comprises tBA (76.0%), UVB (2.0%), PEGDMA 1000 (22%), and IRGACURE819 (0.15%); SMP211 comprises tBA (77.5%), UVAM (0.5%), PEGDMA 1000 (22%), and IRGACURE819 (0.15%); SMP212 comprises tBA (77.0%), UVAM (1.0%), PEGDMA 1000 (22%), and IRGACURE819 (0.15%); SMP213 comprises tBA (76.0%), UVAM (2.0%), PEGDMA 1000 (22%), and IRGACURE819 (0.15%); SMP214 comprises tBA (77.3%), UVB (0.7%), PEGDMA 1000 (22%), and IRGACURE819 (0.15%); SMP215 comprises tBA (77.45%), UVAM (0.55%), PEGDMA 1000 (22%), and IRGACURE819 (0.15%); SMP218 comprises tBA (64.30%), nBA (13.0%), UVB (0.7%), PEGDMA 1000 (22%), and IRGACURE819 (0.15%); SMP219 comprises tBA (64.45%), nBA (13.0%), UVAM (0.55%), PEGDMA 1000 (22%), and IRGACURE819 (0.15%); and SMP230b comprises tBA (59.80%), nBA (12.00%), UVB (0.80%), PEGDMA 1000 (10%), lauroyl peroxide (0.15%), and HPPA (17.50%); wherein UVB is 2-methylacrylic acid 3-(3-tert-butyl-5-(5-chlorobenzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-propyl ester, UVAM is 2-(2-hydroxy-3-tert-butyl-5-vinylphenyl)-5-chloro-2H-benzotriazole (UVAM); and IRGACURE819 is phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide. 56 . The IOL of claim 40 , wherein the formulation comprises: 59.80 wt % tBA; 12.00 wt % nBA; 17.50 wt % HPPA; 0.70 wt % 2-methylacrylic acid 3-[3-tert-butyl-5-(5-chlorobenzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-propyl ester (UVB); 10 wt % PEGDMA 1000; and 0.15 wt % lauroyl peroxide. 57 . A method of implanting an intraocular lens, comprising: making an incision in a cornea or sclera less than or equal to 1.8 mm wide; and inserting the intraocular lens according to claim 40 into the capsular bag through the incision; wherein the intraocular lens is implanted in a compressed and deformed configuration. 58 . A method of implanting an intraocular lens comprising: making an incision in a cornea or sclera less than or equal to 1.8 mm wide; and inserting the intraocular lens according to claim 40 into the ciliary sulcus through the incision; wherein the intraocular lens is implanted in a compressed and deformed configuration. 59 . A method of implanting an intraocular lens device comprising making an incision into a cornea less than or equal to 1.8 mm wide to access the anterior chamber, and inserting the intraocular lens according claim 40 into the anterior chamber through the incision; wherein the intraocular lens device is implanted in a compressed and deformed configuration. 60 . An intraocular lens (IOL) comprising a shape memory polymer (SMP), wherein the SMP is derived from a formulation comprising: 50-85 wt % tert-butyl acrylate (tBA); one or more poly(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate (PEGDMA) monomers; n-butyl acrylate (nBA); and 2-hydroxy-3-phenoxypropyl acrylate (HPPA), the IOL having: a refractive index above 1.45; a Tg between 10° C. and 60° C., inclusive; de minimis or an absence of glistening; and substantially 100% transmissivity of light in the visible spectrum. 61 . The IOL of claim 60 , wherein the formulation comprises 3-25 wt % PEGDMA. 62 . The IOL of claim 60 , wherein the formulation comprises about 5 wt %, about 10 wt %, about 15 wt %, or about 20 wt % nBA. 63 . The IOL of claim 60 , wherein the formulation comprises about 5 wt %, about 10 wt %, about 15 wt %, about 20 wt %, or 15 wt % to 20 wt % HPPA. 64 . The IOL of claim 60 , wherein the PEGDMA is selected from the group consisting of: PEGDMA 550; PEGDMA 750; PEGDMA 1000; PEGDMA 2000; and any combination thereof. 65 . The IOL of claim 60 , wherein the PEGDMA is PEGDMA 750. 66 . The IOL of claim 60 , wherein the PEGDMA is PEGDMA 1000. 67 . A method of implanting an intraocular lens, comprising: making an incision in a cornea or sclera less than or equal to 1.8 mm wide; and inserting the intraocular lens according to claim 60 into the capsular bag through the incision; wherein the intraocular lens is implanted in a compressed and deformed configuration. 68 . A method of implanting an intraocular lens comprising: making an incision in a cornea or sclera less than or equal to 1.8 mm wide; and inserting the intraocular lens according to claim 60 into the ciliary sulcus through the incision; wherein the intraocular lens is

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

  • Segments fold · CPC title

  • Eye parts, e.g. lenses or corneal implants; Artificial eyes · CPC title

  • for reconstruction of eye parts, e.g. intraocular lens, cornea · CPC title

  • Surrounding optic · CPC title

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What does patent US2016256601A1 cover?
A shape memory polymer (SMP) intraocular lens may have a refractive index above 1.45, a Tg between 10° C. and 60° C., inclusive, de minimis or an absence of glistening, and substantially 100% transmissivity of light in the visible spectrum. The intraocular lens is then rolled at a temperature above Tg of the SMP material. The intraocular device is radially compressed within a die to a diameter …
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Univ Colorado Regents, Abbott Medical Optics Inc
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Primary CPC classification A61L27/16. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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