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Multifocal ophthalmic lenses and related methods

US11762220B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2021
Grant dateSep 19, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C2202/24
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multifocal ophthalmic lens wherein a first surface of the lens is shaped to form a surface power map and a second surface of the lens is shaped to form a second surface power map. The first surface power map and the second surface power map together form a lens power map. The first surface power map, the second surface power map, or the lens power map comprises a spiral. The spiral has a variation across at least a portion of the lens. Methods of making and using such lenses are also provided.

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