COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SHAPABLE IMPLANTS IN VIVO AND IMPLANTS PRODUCED THEREBY

摘要

The present invention (Figure 1) relates to a method for creating shapedimplants, such as intraocular lenses in vivo, as well as the novel implantsthemselves. Utilizing the method of the invention, it is possible to create animplant in vivo and to adjust either the physical properties such asrefractive index, viscosity, etc., mechanical properties such as modulus,tensile strength, tear, etc., or the shape of the implant by noninvasivemeans. For example, using the method of the patent it is possible to create anintraocular lens in vivo and then adjust the shape and power of the lensthrough no invasion means. The novel implants are also addressed in thisapplication.