|Publication number||US7794497 B2|
|Application number||US 11/234,597|
|Publication date||Sep 14, 2010|
|Filing date||Sep 23, 2005|
|Priority date||Mar 21, 2003|
|Also published as||US7303582, US8500804, US20040186568, US20060020268, US20110004302, WO2004084771A1|
|Publication number||11234597, 234597, US 7794497 B2, US 7794497B2, US-B2-7794497, US7794497 B2, US7794497B2|
|Inventors||Daniel G. Brady, Tuyet H. Nguyen|
|Original Assignee||Abbott Medical Optics Inc.|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (96), Non-Patent Citations (13), Referenced by (14), Classifications (7), Legal Events (5)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/394,906, filed Mar. 21, 2003 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,303,582.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to devices and methods for sizing a region of an eye or for sizing an intraocular lens placed inside an eye and, more specifically, to sizing devices and methods based, at least in part, on a test geometry of the sizing device after placement within the eye.
2. Description of the Related Art
The human eye is susceptible to numerous disorders and diseases, a number of which attack the crystalline lens. For example, cataracts mar vision through cloudy or opaque discoloration of the lens of the eye, and can result in partial or complete blindness. When this happens, the crystalline lens can be removed and replaced with an intraocular lens, or IOL. In certain other circumstances, an IOL can be placed in an eye containing the natural crystalline lens, for example, to provide for enhanced vision in the phakic eye.
A typical IOL comprises an optic body, or lens, adapted to focus light toward the retina of the eye, and one or more fixation members, or haptics, adapted to at least assist in supporting or fixating the IOL in a suitable location in the eye, such as the anterior chamber, ins, or capsular bag of the eye. The design of the fixation members is to a large part dictated by the location in the eye in which the IOL is to be implanted. In general, conditions in the anterior chamber are more exacting than in the posterior chamber, since the ocular structures in and around the anterior chamber are subject to distortion, for instance, when a patient squints, rubs, or touches his or her eyelids, engages in rigorous physical activity, or receives an unexpected jolt or impact to the body, particularly the face. As a result, it is desirable that anterior chamber IOLs be provided with relatively flexible fixation members that yield readily when ocular distortion occurs, in order to minimize irritation or trauma to the eye. At the same time, the fixation members must not yield so readily as to result in decentration of the IOL and distortion of the visual image. In addition, the fixation members preferably provide sufficient axial stability to prevent the optic from vaulting forwardly (and potentially contacting the cornea) in response to compressive forces on the outer edges of the IOL.
Sizing issue may arise when IOLs are placed inside the eye, for instance in the capsular bag, the sulcus, or the anterior chamber of the eye. For example, when an IOL is placed in the anterior chamber, the intraocular lens may be secured within the eye by fixating the distal ends of the anterior chamber IOL against the iridocorneal angle of the anterior chamber. It is important in this case to provide the proper fit between the IOL and the anterior chamber. Since the precise size of the anterior chamber is not easily determined prior to placement of an anterior chamber IOL, it may not be possible to determine how well an IOL will fit in the anterior chamber at the time it is implanted. If the anterior chamber IOL is too large (e.g., the separation between the distal ends of the unstressed haptics prior to placement in the eye are much larger than the diameter of the anterior chamber), this can lead to post-surgical complications such as endothelial cell loss, pupil ovulation, and/or pupillary block. Conversely, if the anterior chamber IOL is too small (e.g., the distal ends of the haptics do not extend far enough to engage the iridocorneal angle), the anterior chamber IOL may rotate, which can lead to endothelial cell loss, corneal decompensation, and/or other complications. Evidence of improper sizing of the anterior chamber IOLs may not occur until several weeks to as much as two years after the IOL has been implanted into the eye of a subject.
Accordingly, it would be advantageous to provide devices and methods for sizing an IOL and/or the region of the eye into which the IOL is to be placed at the time the IOL is implanted into the eye in order to reduce or avoid the aforementioned problems.
One aspect of the present invention involves an apparatus for sizing an intraocular lens and/or a region of the eye of a subject, such as the anterior chamber, sulcus, or the capsular bag. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises (1) a sizing device for placement within the eye of a subject and (2) a measurement device. In such embodiments, the sizing device comprises a first leg having a first contact portion for operably engaging a first portion of the eye and a second leg having a second contact portion for operably engaging a second portion of the eye. In certain embodiments, the first and second contact portions are configured for operably engaging the iridocorneal angle of the eye. The sizing device is further comprises a test geometry when the sizing device is placed inside the eye. The measurement device is used for making a comparison between the test geometry and a reference pattern.
In one aspect of the invention, the measurement device comprises a digital camera and a microprocessor. Alternatively, the measurement device may comprise a pair of calipers or other suitable means for measuring at least a portion of the sizing device. In certain embodiments, the measurement device is a chart comprising a plurality of visual representations of the sizing device. In some embodiments, the reference pattern is a reference geometry of the sizing device in a reference condition. In other embodiments, the reference pattern is at least one visual representation of the sizing device. In still other embodiments, reference pattern is a distance between the arms of a pair of calipers. In yet other embodiments, reference pattern is empirical information regarding dimensions of the sizing device and/or empirical information correlating a geometric condition of the sizing device and a size of the sizing device.
Another aspect of the invention involves a method of sizing a region of the eye such as the anterior chamber of an eye. The method comprises supplying a sizing device according to an embodiment of the invention. The method further comprises placing the sizing device into a region of the eye such that the first and second contact portions operably engage portions of the eye such as the iridocorneal angle of the anterior chamber. The method also comprises determining the test geometry. The method further comprises determining a test geometry of the sizing device when disposed within the eye. The method additionally comprises making a comparison between the test geometry and a reference pattern. The method also comprises determining a dimension of the region of the eye based at least in part on the comparison, for example the diameter of the anterior chamber of the eye.
Yet another aspect of the present invention involves a method of sizing an intraocular lens for placement within the anterior chamber of the eye. The method comprises supplying a sizing device according to an embodiment of the invention. The method further comprises placing the sizing device into the anterior chamber such that the contact portions of the sizing device operably engage the iridocorneal angle. The method also comprises determining the test geometry when the sizing device is disposed within the eye. The method further comprises making a comparison between the test geometry and a reference pattern. The method additionally comprises sizing an intraocular lens based at least in part on the comparison.
Still another aspect of the present invention involves a method implanting an intraocular lens into the anterior chamber of an eye. The method comprises supplying a sizing device according to an embodiment of the invention. The method further comprises placing the sizing device into the anterior chamber such that the contact portions of the sizing device operably engage the iridocorneal angle. The method also comprises determining the test geometry when disposed within the eye. The method further comprises making a comparison between the test geometry and a reference pattern. The method additionally comprises determining a dimension of at least one of the sizing device and the anterior chamber based at least in part on the comparison. The method also comprises placing an intraocular lens into the anterior chamber. The method may further comprise reconfiguring the sizing device is reconfigured to form an intraocular lens.
Embodiments of the present invention may be better understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Such embodiments, which are for illustrative purposes only, depict the novel and non-obvious aspects of the invention. The drawings include the following 12 figures, with like numerals indicating like parts:
The present invention generally relates to sizing devices and methods of use thereof related to the implantation and use of intraocular lenses (IOLs). For example the sizing device may be used for sizing an IOL, sizing a region of an eye into which an IOL is to be placed, and/or determining the force produced by an IOL on the eye. Sizing devices according to embodiments of the invention offer certain advantages over currently available IOLs and/or methods of insertion into the eye of a subject. For example, the sizing device may be used to determine if the IOL is improperly sized at the time of implantation, rather than weeks or even years after the IOL has been implanted and damaged the eye. In the event an IOL according to embodiments of the invention is not correctly sized when initially inserted, corrective measures may be taken during the initial surgery to immediately correct the situation and prevent future damage to the eye. The IOL may advantageously be explanted during the initial surgery without the need for a new incision in the eye. Once explanted, the IOL may be replaced by a different IOL that provides a predetermined fit within the subject's eye.
The sizing device may be an ophthalmic device specifically configured only for the task of sizing a region of the eye into which an IOL is to be place (e.g., the anterior chamber or sulcus, and/or to size an IOL). In such embodiments, the sizing device is preferably configured to allow selection of an IOL that will provide a predetermined fit between IOL and the region of the eye into which the IOL is to be placed, thereby advantageously reducing the possibility of post-surgical problems such as endothelial cell loss, pupil ovulation, pupillary block, rotation of the IOL, corneal decompensation, etc. Once the IOL is selected, the sizing device may be removed and a properly sized IOL providing a predetermined fit may be inserted into the eye.
Alternatively, the sizing device may be the IOL itself and remain in the eye after completion of the sizing task. In such embodiment, the sizing device is preferably configured to provide a predetermined fit between IOL and the region of the eye into which the IOL is to be placed. If the sizing device is determined not to provide the predetermined fit, then the sizing device may be explanted and replaced by an IOL and/or another sizing device that provides a predetermined fit.
In another alternative, the sizing device comprises a separate optic that is not initially implanted with the sizing device. In such cases, the optic may be attached to the sizing device to form an IOL, once it is determined that the sizing device provides a predetermined fit inside the eye. In the event that the sizing device does not provide the desired predetermined fit within the eye, the sizing device may be explanted and replaced by an IOL and/or another sizing device that provides the desired fit.
As used herein, the terms “to size” or “sizing” mean to determine, using either direct or indirect means, at least one dimension of an object, for instance an IOL or a region of an eye into which the IOL has been or will be placed. The term “to size” or “sizing”, when applied to an IOL, may also mean to select an IOL from a plurality of candidate IOLs in order to provide a predetermined fit between the IOL and the region of the eye into which the IOL is placed or will be placed.
As used herein, the term “fit”, means the degree of closeness or degree of contact between the surfaces of mating portions of a plurality of objects, for instance between a sizing device (and/or an IOL) and the region of the eye into which the sizing device (and/or IOL) is placed. As used herein, the term “fit” also include cases where there is no contact or only partial contact between the sizing device and/or IOL and the region of the eye.
As used herein, the term “determine” includes, but is not limited to (1) measuring a coordinate, distance, angle, area, volume, or other characteristic of an individual feature or between two or more features of an object (e.g., measuring the distance between a first feature and a second feature of a sizing device before and/or after placement inside an eye), (2) estimating, either quantitatively or qualitatively, a dimension, angle, or shape or of an object or portion thereof for comparison to a reference pattern, and (3) calculating a coordinate, distance, angle, area, volume, or other measurable characteristic of an individual feature or between two or more features of an object based on one or more measurements (e.g., calculating the diameter of the anterior chamber of the eye by subtracting a reference distance between two features of a sizing device when in a reference condition from a test distance between those same two features when the sizing device placed within the anterior chamber). The meaning of the term “determine” also includes measuring, estimating, or calculating physical characteristics of or associated with an object such as force, torque, temperature, mass, optical transmittance, refractive index, etc. The determination may be either direct or indirect. An example of an indirect determination includes, but is not limited to, making a digitized image of a sizing device inside the anterior chamber of an eye and using the digitized image to indirectly determine the size of the sizing device and, therefore, the size or dimension of the anterior chamber. This may done by establishing a scale relationship between pixel space in the image and actual distances between features of the sizing device. In another example, a determination may involve a visual comparison between of an object, for example comparison of a sizing device, with a chart or reticle containing a plurality or series of photographs, templates, or other visual representations of the sizing device.
Referring now to
Still referring to
When used as a refractive lens, the optic portion 34 of the IOL 10 can be a positive powered lens from 0 to approximately +20 or more Diopters, or a negative powered lens from 0 to approximately −25 or less Diopters. The optic portion 34 can be biconvex, plano-convex, plano-concave, biconcave or concave-convex (meniscus), depending, for instance, upon the needs of the patient. In addition, the optic portion 34 may have a single optical power or may be multi-focal. The optic portion 34 may employ, for example, refractive or diffractive effects to provide either a monofocal or multi-focal lens. In certain embodiments, the optic portion 34 may include aspheric and/or diffractive portions on at least one surface, for example to reduce or substantially eliminate one or more optical aberrations of the IOL 10 and/or the eye 12, for example spherical and/or chromatic aberrations.
The IOL 10 can be made from a variety of so-called soft biocompatible materials that can be folded, deformed, or compressed, such as silicone polymeric materials, acrylic polymeric materials, hydrogels, hydrogel-forming polymeric materials and mixtures thereof. The fixation members 36 may be formed separately from the optic portion 34 and connected through processes such as heat and/or physical staking and/or chemical bonding, or may be formed integrally with the optic portion 34 in a so-called single-piece IOL. In a preferred embodiment, the IOL 10 is made of a material, such as a cross-linked acrylic polymeric material, that can be folded for insertion through a small incision (e.g., less than 3.5 mm), and is desirably of a unitary, one-piece construction. At least portions of the IOL 10 may be made of a more rigid material, including such polymeric materials as polypropylene, polymethylmethacrylate PMMA, polycarbonates, polyamides, polyimides, polyacrylates, 2-hydroxymethylmethacrylate, poly (vinylidene fluoride), polytetrafluoroethylene and the like; and metals such as stainless steel, platinum, titanium, tantalum, shape-memory alloys, e.g., nitinol, and the like.
The optic 34 of the IOL 10, which is typically circular and symmetrical about a fold line FL, has a diameter D that is preferably in the range of about 5.5 to about 6.5 mm, depending on the size of the patient's eye, and a peripheral edge 50, the thickness of which depends on the patient's prescription and other factors.
Each fixation member 36 may include an intermediate portion, or plate, 38 that extends from a peripheral edge 50 of the optic 34 to a straight outer edge 40. Alternatively, one of the fixation members 36 may be configured with an intermediate portion 38, while the other fixation members 36 have a different configuration. Preferably, pairs of legs 42 a, b and 42 c, d intersect the intermediate portions 38 at the outer edges 40. The legs 42 a, b and 42 c, d preferably extend in opposite directions to one another, generally perpendicular to the fold line FL.
In the illustrated embodiment, the intermediate portion 38 of each fixation member 36 has a uniform, or substantially uniform, axial thickness t that is equal to or less than, but not substantially less than, the peripheral edge 50 of the optic 34. In addition, the intermediate portion 38 preferably has a width w1 measured in a generally tangential direction (perpendicular to the fold line FL). This width w1 may be substantially constant between the peripheral edge 50 of the optic 34 and the straight outer edge 40 of the intermediate portion 38, although it may decrease slightly in the distal direction. In addition, in certain embodiments, the width w1 is preferably greater than the axial thickness t throughout the length of the intermediate portion 38.
Each of the legs 42 a-d may further include a proximal portion 44 having a first, uniform or substantially uniform, axial thickness t1, and a terminal portion 46 having a second, uniform or substantially uniform, axial thickness t2. The thickness t1 of the proximal portion 44 may advantageously be equal to or less than, but preferably not substantially less than, the thickness t of the intermediate portion 38, and greater than the thickness t2 of the terminal portion 46.
The proximal portion 44 of each leg 42-d may include a reduced width region 48 near the intermediate portion 38, and an enlarged pod region 51 near the terminal portion 46. In the illustrated embodiment, the reduced width region 48 is joined to the pod region 51 by an elongated bridge region 52. The reduced width region 48 advantageously has a width w2, measured in a generally radial direction (parallel to the fold line FL), that is less than the axial thickness t1, at that point. The reduced width region 48 of each leg 42 a-d acts essentially as a hinge or pivot point allowing that leg 42 a-d to flex about the intermediate portion 38 in response to compressive forces, while the intermediate portion 38 and optic 34 remain substantially stationary.
In the illustrated embodiment, each leg 42 a-d of each fixation member 36 includes an inner edge 54 that curves inwardly at its intersection with intermediate portion 38 to form the reduced width region 48, and an outer-edge 56 that merges at a proximal end 58 with the straight outer edge 40 of the intermediate region 38. The proximal ends 58 of adjacent legs 42 a-d are separated from one another by the length L1 of the straight outer edge 40, which advantageously is at least about 1.5 mm long.
The terminal portion 46 of each leg 42 a-d is preferably curved and includes a contact portion 60 that substantially matches the contour of the iridocorneal angle 24 of the eye 12 so that it can be comfortably received therein. Each pair of legs 42 a, b and 42 c, d are spaced apart from one another at distalmost points by a distance L2 that is longer than the diameter D of the optic 34.
The solid lines of the IOL 10 in
The dimensions of the various elements of the IOL 10 relative to one another are preferably selected to achieve increased stability of the IOL 10 within the anterior chamber 18 of the eye 12. More specifically, the geometry and relative dimensions of the various elements may be selected such that compressive forces exerted on the legs 42 a-d will cause the legs 42 a-d to flex about the intermediate region 38, while the intermediate region 38 and the optic 34 will tend to remain stationary.
In certain embodiments, as illustrated in
The IOL 10 can be effectively inserted into an anterior chamber of an eye and used to provide vision correction, for example, vision enhancement. In a typical situation, the IOL 10 may be placed in the load chamber of an IOL insertion cartridge (not shown) having folding leaves and a hollow distal tip. The leaves of the cartridge are moved from their open position to their closed position, bringing both the optic and fixation members into a folded or rolled configuration. The cartridge is then placed in a suitable insertion apparatus such that the distal tip of the cartridge projects through an distal opening in the insertion apparatus. The distal tip of the cartridge is then placed in or near a very small incision in the sclera or cornea of an eye 12, and a plunger or the like is advanced through the insertion apparatus, causing the IOL 10 to be passed through the outlet of the distal tip into the anterior chamber 18 of the eye. Once placed in the anterior chamber 18, the IOL 10 may, if necessary, be repositioned using a needle or the like to obtain optimum stability and centration.
In certain embodiments, the legs 42 a-d are used to size or determine a dimension of the IOL 10 and/or the anterior chamber 18. As illustrated in
In the illustrated embodiment, the sizing device 105 further comprises a body 125 to which the plurality of legs 115 a-d are joined. The body 125 is preferably relatively rigid in comparison to the plurality of legs 115 a-d, either by being relatively thick in one or more dimensions as compared to portions of the legs 115 a-d and/or by being made of a material that is stiffer than the material from which the legs 115 a-d are made. For example, the legs 115 a-d of the sizing device may be made of a relatively soft material such as silicone, while the body 125 is made of a relatively hard material such as PMMA. Alternatively, the entire sizing device 105 may be formed of a single material, such as a silicone or acrylic material, and configured such that the body 125 is stiffer than the legs 115 a-d. Preferably, the body 125 is relatively narrow (e.g., compared to the diameter of the optic 34 of the IOL 10) so that it may be easily implanted into and/or explanted from the eye 12.
The sizing device 105 is configured such that it comprises a reference geometry 130 when it is in an unstressed condition or some other referenced condition, for example, when the sizing device 105 is exposed to a predetermined amount of compressive force. This will generally be the geometry the sizing device 105 prior to placement within the eye 12. Once the sizing device 105 is placed within a region of the eye 12, for example in the anterior chamber 18, it has test geometry 132 that is preferably different than the reference geometry 130. As used herein in reference to the sizing device 105 or the IOL 10, the term “geometry” refers to the relationship of the various features (e.g., points, apexes, corners, centers, angles, edges, surfaces, solids, and shapes such as a line, arc, circle, triangle, rectangle, etc.) of the sizing device 105 or the IOL 10 and the dimensions of and/or between these features. As used herein, the term “dimension” includes, but is not limited to the length, angle, area, perimeter, diameter, or volume of and between features of a device or apparatus such as the sizing device 105 or the IOL 10.
In the illustrated embodiment in
As illustrated in
The measurement device 110 is used to make a comparison between the test geometry 132 and a reference pattern 156. In certain embodiments, the reference pattern 156 comprises the reference geometry 130 of the sizing device 105; however, other reference patterns 156 may be used, as discussed in greater detail below herein.
In the illustrated embodiment in
In such embodiments, the reference pattern 156 may be either a digitized image of reference geometry 130 or data provided by the manufacturer or supplier regarding dimensions or relationships of certain features of the sizing device 105. In any event, the reference pattern 156 may be compared to a digitally recorded image of the test geometry 132 in order to provide the desired sizing information for the sizing device 105, an IOL to be placed in the eye 12, and/or the region the eye into which the sizing device 105 has been placed.
In other embodiments, the measurement device 110 may alternatively or additionally comprise a pair of calipers or some other mechanical, optical, electronic, or optoelectronic device capable of measuring one or more distances and/or angles of the sizing device 105. When the measurement device 110 is a pair of calipers, the reference pattern 156 may be a distance between two arms of the calipers obtained when the calipers are adjusted to measure a distance between features of the measurement device 105.
In the illustrated embodiment, the sizing device 105 and the corresponding reference and/or test geometries 130, 132 comprise a first feature or characteristic 168 and a second feature or characteristic 170 adapted for sizing an IOL or region of eye 12. In the illustrated embodiment in
In a non-limiting example, the method 200 is described below for embodiments in which the sizing device 105 is used to size the anterior chamber 18 of the eye 12. In such embodiments, the operational block 220 comprises placing the sizing device 105 into the anterior chamber 18. The sizing device 105 may be inserted or injected into the anterior chamber 18 using forceps, an inserter or injector device, or other devices or means suitable for the task. Once the sizing device 105 is inserted into the eye 12, it is preferably manipulated until the sizing device is suitably centered within the eye and at least some of the contact portions 120 a-d operably engage the iridocorneal angle 24.
In operational block 230, the test geometry 132 of the sizing device 105 is determined. Preferably the test geometry 132 is different from the geometry of sizing device 105 prior to placement inside the anterior chamber 18 (e.g., the reference geometry 130). Determining the test geometry 132 may include measuring the test distance Ltest, for example by processing a digitized image of the sizing device 105. In other embodiments, a test angle may be used instead of or in addition to the test distance Ltest as a means of determining the test geometry 132. Since the sizing device 105 is generally disposed inside the eye 12, determination of the test geometry is preferably established using indirect means, for example by making a digitized image of at least a portion of the sizing device 105. Alternatively, determining the test geometry may include more qualitative means, such as estimating a distance or angle between features of the sizing device 105, noting the relative locations and/or orientations between two or more features of the sizing device 105, or qualitatively judging the overall shape of the sizing device 105.
In operational block 240, a comparison is made between the test geometry 132 and a reference pattern 156. The comparison may include measuring or qualitatively noting differences between the reference geometry 130 and the test geometry 132. For example, the values of LRef and LTest may be compared and the difference noted or saved for later calculations or computations. In certain embodiments, a test image of the sizing device 105 in the eye 12 is compared to a reference image of the sizing device 105 recorded prior to placing the sizing device 105 in the eye 12. The test image and the reference image may be compared using image processing algorithms known in the art in determining changes in geometry of the sizing device 105. Alternatively, the comparison may comprise comparing information in the test geometry 130 with empirical information provided by, for example, a manufacturer or supplier. This empirical information may comprise geometric information of the sizing device 105 in a reference or unstressed state. Alternatively, the information may include correlation data between certain geometric conditions of the sizing device 105 and the overall size of the sizing device 105 or an IOL to be placed inside the eye 12.
In operational block 250, the above comparison is used to determine a size or dimension of the anterior chamber 18. In certain embodiments, the operational block 250 includes correlating a dimension of the test geometry 132 (or change between the reference geometry 130 and the test geometry 132) to a dimension of the anterior chamber 18. In the illustrated embodiment in
In this example, the diameter of the anterior, chamber 18 is determined by calculating the diameter Din of the sizing device 105 based on (1) the diameter Dout of the sizing device 105 prior to placement in an eye, (2) the reference distance Lref prior to placement in an eye, and (3) the test distance Ltest subsequent to placement in an eye. Based upon these quantities and the structure and geometry of the first and second legs 115, 116 and the base 125 in the sizing device 105, one of skill in the art is able to use the sizing device 105 to calculate the diameter Din, which in turn is correlated to a dimension of the anterior chamber 18 (e.g., a diameter, area, or perimeter around the anterior chamber 18).
In certain embodiments, determination of the diameter Dout or of both the diameter Din and the diameter Dout may be used to determine the amount of force being exerted on the anterior chamber or the iridocorneal angle 24 by the sizing device 105 and/or an IOL to be subsequently placed inside the eye. For example, the change in diameter of the sizing device 105 from the unstressed state (e.g., Dout-Din) may be correlated to the amount of force produced by the arms 115 a-d of the sizing device 105 or by the fixation members of an IOL to be subsequently placed in the eye.
In other embodiments, operational block 250 may include comparing a reference angle (e.g., the angle of one or more of the legs 115, 116 prior to placement of the sizing device 105 within the eye 12) to a test angle (e.g., the angle of one or more of the legs 115, 116 after placement of placement of the sizing device 105 within the eye 12). In yet other embodiments, operational block 250 may include measuring an area of the sizing device or a combination of one or more distances, angle, areas, and/or other measurable aspects of the sizing device 105. In still other embodiments, operational block 250 includes determining only a test distant, a test angle, and/or some other measurable aspect of the test geometry 132, independent of the reference geometry 130. This may be accomplished, for example, by establishing a relationship between the separation of the first and second features 168, 170 to a diameter of the sizing device 105.
The first and second features 168, 170 of the sizing device 105 illustrated in
In certain embodiments, the geometry of the sizing device 105 and the structure and location of features thereof may be selected to facilitate the ease, sensitivity, and/or accuracy of sizing device 105 in determining the size of the anterior chamber 18. Referring again to
Referring again to
When using the chart 162, the operational block 240 of making a comparison between the test geometry 132 and the reference pattern 156 may include comparing the test geometry 132, as determined in the previous paragraph, with the plurality of visual representations 138. From this comparison, it may be determined which of the plurality of visual representations 138 most closely match the test geometry 132. The advantage of this approach is that the practitioner may quickly and easily determine the approximate size of the sizing device 105 with reasonable accuracy.
When using the chart 162, the operational block 250 of determining a dimension of the anterior chamber 18 may comprise reading the text block 164 associated with the visual representation 138 that most closely matches the test geometry 132 of the sizing device 105. The information in the text block 164 may include the size or diameter of an IOL for providing a predetermined fit of the IOL within the anterior chamber 18. Alternatively or additionally, information in the text block 164 may include other data allowing a practitioner to select an IOL providing such a predetermined fit.
In operational block 350, the sizing device 105 may be configured primarily or exclusively for the purpose of sizing or determining a dimension of the sizing device 105, as illustrated in
In some embodiments, the sizing device 105 is also an IOL such as the IOL 10 illustrated in
In other embodiments, the sizing device 105 may be reconfigured to form an IOL, for instance when the sizing device 105 comprises the frame 144 and the attachable optic 146, as illustrated in
The above presents a description of the best mode contemplated of carrying out the present invention, and of the manner and process of making and using it, in such full, clear, concise, and exact terms as to enable any person skilled in the art to which it pertains to make and use this invention. This invention is, however, susceptible to modifications and alternate constructions from that discussed above which are fully equivalent. Consequently, it is not the intention to limit this invention to the particular embodiments disclosed. On the contrary, the intention is to cover modifications and alternate constructions coming within the spirit and scope of the invention as generally expressed by the following claims, which particularly point out and distinctly claim the subject matter of the invention.
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