Huong T Huynh

US Patent:

20090292356, Nov 26, 2009

Filed:

May 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/470212

Inventors:

Michael Hamlin - Bedford TX, US
James Scott - Millsap TX, US
Huong Huynh - Arlington TX, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/16

US Classification:

623 646, 623 627

Abstract:

An improved multifocal design for IOL is provided. A particular embodiment includes an intraocular lens (IOL) with a foldable optic. The IOL also includes multi-hinged haptics coupled to the foldable optic operable to position the IOL within an eye. Each of the multi-hinged haptics includes a first hinge and a second hinge farther from the foldable optic. The first hinge has a first thickness between an anterior side and a posterior side of the multi-hinged haptic, the second hinge has a second thickness between the anterior side and the posterior side of the multi-hinged haptic, and the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a method to correct the visual impairment of an aphakic patient by implanting such an IOL.

US Patent:

20070265636, Nov 15, 2007

Filed:

May 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/431727

Inventors:

Huong Huynh - Arlington TX, US

International Classification:

A61F 9/00
A61F 2/16

US Classification:

606107000, 623006120

Abstract:

A lens delivery system having a cartridge and a handpiece with a lockout feature. The lockout feature helps to ensure that the appropriate combination of cartridge and handpiece is used.