Patent attributes
An exchangeable lens platform (ELP) comprises a horseshoe-shaped ring structure, which has a memory strip incorporated therein, into which the haptic end components of the intraocular lens (IOL) can engage diametrically opposite portions of the ring structure. In this manner, the exchangeable lens platform (ELP) can not only be opened or expanded so as to be disposed within any sized capsular bag in a secure and stabilized manner, but diametrically opposite portions of the exchangeable lens platform (ELP) can effectively fold upon themselves such that the exchangeable lens platform (ELP) will effectively be partially folded in half such that the diametrically opposite folded portions of the exchangeable lens platform (ELP) can effectively engage diametrically opposed internal wall portions of the fornix of the capsular bag so as to permit the intraocular lens (IOL) to then be properly centered, oriented, stabilized, and secured within the eye. In addition, since the haptic components of the intraocular lens (IOL) are disposed upon the exchangeable lens platform (ELP) and do not engage internal peripheral wall portions of the capsular bag, the intraocular lens (IOL) can be removed and replaced with another intraocular lens (IOL).
