There is disclosed a method of preparing an accommodating intraocular lens
having an optical axis for subsequent implantation. The method comprises providing
an intraocular lens having first and second viewing elements interconnected by
plural members. At least a portion of the members are disposed from the optical
axis by a distance greater than a periphery of at least one of the viewing elements.
The distance is measured orthogonal to the optical axis. The method further comprises
drawing the members inwardly toward the optical axis by relatively rotating the
first and second viewing elements. The method further comprises increasing the
separation between the viewing elements along the optical axis while drawing the
members inwardly.
