Company History & International Ophthalmology
1948
Company founded by Kurt A. Morcher
Manufacture of contact lenses
1949
First implantation of an artificial intraocular lens - “IOL”
by the London ophthalmologist Sir Harold Ridley
1955
Development of the first Dannheim lens
In collaboration with Dr. H. Dannheim, Morcher developed the first anterior chamber IOL
1958
Development of first Binkhorst lens
In collaboration with Dr. C. Binkhorst, Morcher developed the iris-clip lens
1970
First three-piece posterior chamber IOL with UV protection
Morcher introduces this three-piece IOL on the market
1975
Development of the first capsular bag IOL by Dr. Taylor
1981
Introduction of the gamma sterilization
as a patented method for increasing the sterilization safety and improvement of material properties
1984
First 1-Piece IOL
1987
Introduction of the C-F-M method
to increase the firmness of the PMMA haptics
1990
Development of the first aniridia IOL
MORCHER® developed this IOL with Iris-diaphragm together with Prof. Sundmacher, for the intraocular correction of congenital and acquired aniridia.
1990
First pseudo-accomodating IOL
Dr. Payer developed the first lens with a zoom effect to gain
pseudo-accommodation
1991
First capsular tension ring according to Legler / Witschel
PMMA capsular tension rings to stabilize the capsule
1994
CE Certification
As one of the first manufacturers of intraocular implants,
MORCHER® meets the new European standards
1994
Pupil Dilator
The Pupil Dilator is an accessory, which is used in patients with constricted pupils.
1996
First capsular edge ring according to Nishi / Menapace
Through the "Sharp Edge Design” of the ring, a significant posterior capsule opacification can be inhibited
1997
BioComFold implant
Foldable hydrophilic lens with high biocompatibility from
company Morcher® GmbH
2003
FDA approval
MORCHER® capsular tension rings are approved in the U.S. market