ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 14 -- United States Patent no. 12,678,276, issued on July 14, was assigned to California LASIK & Eye Inc. (Sacramento, Calif.).
"Exchangeable optics and therapeutics using magnetic tacks" was invented by Bradley P. Barnett (Sacramento, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An exchangeable optics system includes magnetic fixation points that are anchored to the outside of the eye. The fixation points can include magnetic barbed tacks, magnetic soft tissue screws, or a sclera buckle with permanent magnets. Fiducials on the fixation points help with visibility during implantation of an exchangeable intraocular lens (IOL) or other devices. The exchangeable optic can be suspe...