| abstract |
An improved intraocular lens ( 28 ) is provided which more closely mimics the accommodation and focusing of the eye's natural lens. The lens ( 28 ) includes a central optic ( 30 ) together with a resilient positioning element ( 38 ) including a plurality of spaced-apart positioning legs ( 44 ) with openings ( 46 ) therebetween. The element ( 38 ) is configured so that the equatorial segment ( 48 ) thereof is maintained in substantial contact with at least a part of the corresponding equatorial portion ( 27 ) of the capsule ( 20 ), during essentially all orientations of the lens ( 28 ) within the capsule ( 20 ). A thin membrane ( 56 ) may be used to cover the openings ( 46 ) to thereby impede the passage of cells into the lens ( 28 ). |