There are disclosed methods for preparing an intraocular lens for
implantation in an eye. The methods can comprise (1) providing an
intraocular lens having first and second viewing elements that overlap
when viewed along an optical axis; and (2) preparing the lens for
implantation by relatively moving the viewing elements such that the
first viewing element moves at least substantially completely across said
second viewing element to significantly reduce or eliminate the overlap.
Additional methods and intraocular lens embodiments are also disclosed.