an intraocular lens includes an optic adapted to focus light toward a retina of an eye , and at least one fixation member configured to at least assist in supporting the optic in the eye . the fixation member includes a proximal portion coupled to the optic and a distal portion configured to be in contact with eye tissue when the intraocular lens is in use in the eye . the proximal portion of the fixation member includes at least one first area formed of a first , substantially rigid material , and at least one second area formed of a second material which is more flexible than the first material .