PRISMATIC INTRAOCULAR LENSES AND RELATED METHODS OF IN SITU ALTERATION OF THEIR OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

摘要

Prismatic intraocular lenses are disclosed for restoring visual function to an eye having macular degeneration. The lenses each include a convex lens optic for receiving and focusing light rays, a prismatic wedge located posterior to the convex lens optic for receiving and directing light rays to a first portion of a retina of the eye, and means for in situ alteration of the optical characteristics of the intraocular lens to direct light rays to a second functional portion of the retina.