an iris - supported intraocular lens having an optic portion and a plurality of fixation members coupled thereto . each fixation member has a pair of pincer arms that separate outward of the optic and converge toward one another at aligned end tips . one or both of the end tips are covered with a soft sleeve or cap . the iol is fixed in the anterior chamber of the eye by pinching the iris tissue between the end tips of each pair of pincer arms . the soft sleeves eliminate damage to the iris tissue .