An intraocular lens assembly and method. The assembly comprises an optic disc
and an annulus surrounding the optic disc. Hinges connect the optic disc to the
annulus to permit anterior and posterior movement of the optic disc relative to
the annulus in response to contraction and relaxation of the ciliary muscle so
that the eye accommodates to focus on a near object. The method comprises the steps
of placing in the posterior chamber an optic disc and an annulus. The annulus surrounds
the optic disc and is connected to it by hinges that permit anterior and posterior
movement of the optic disc relative to annulus in response to contraction and relaxation
of the ciliary muscle whereby said eye accommodates to focus on a near object.