Intraocular Lens Packaging

Abstract

An IOL package, comprising a container comprising a first surface and containing a liquid inside, a holder comprising a second surface and a handle with a gripping surface, an IOL held inside said container by said holder, and a lid stock attached to said first surface and said second surface, so as to form a first liquid barrier with said container and a second liquid barrier with said holder. Accordingly, the gripping surface is protected from the liquid.

1 . An IOL package, comprising:
 a container comprising a first surface, containing a liquid inside;   a holder, comprising a second surface and a handle with a gripping surface;   an IOL held inside said container by said holder; and   a lid stock attached to said first surface and said second surface, so as to form a first liquid barrier with said container and a second liquid barrier with said holder, whereby the gripping surface is protected from the liquid.   
     
     
         2 . The IOL package of  claim 1 , wherein the holder comprises a recess and said handle is formed in said recess. 
     
     
         3 . The IOL package of  claim 1 , wherein said first liquid barrier is a sterile barrier. 
     
     
         4 . The IOL package of  claim 1 , wherein the container and holder are configured such the liquid can contact the lid stock. 
     
     
         5 . The IOL package of  claim 1 , wherein the IOL is directly connected to the holder. 
     
     
         6 . The IOL package of  claim 1 , wherein the IOL is coupled to the holder by one or more intermediary components. 
     
     
         7 . The IOL package of  claim 6 , wherein the one or more intermediary components comprise a shuttle having a lumen extending therethrough. 
     
     
         8 . The IOL package of  claim 7 , wherein the IOL is disposed in the shuttle in an unstressed state.