An intraocular lens implantable in an eye includes an optic for placement in
the
capsular bag of the eye and for directing light toward the retina of the eye. The
optic has a central optical axis, an anterior face, an opposing posterior face
and a peripheral edge between the faces. The peripheral edge has one or more curved
or angled surfaces that reduce glare within the IOL. For instance, a rounded transition
surface on the anterior side of the peripheral edge diffuses the intensity of reflected
light, or a particular arrangement of straight edge surfaces refracts the light
so as not to reflect, or does not reflect at all. The intersection of the peripheral
edge and at least one of the anterior face and the posterior face, preferably both
of such faces, forms a peripheral corner located at a discontinuity between the
peripheral edge and the intersecting face or faces. The present IOLs inhibit cell
growth from the eye in front of or in back of the optic and reduce glare obtained
in the eye in which the IOL is located.
