Myopia-control contact lenses and methods relating thereto
US12105361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C2202/24
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A contact lens for use in preventing or slowing the development or progression of myopia, and methods relating thereto, are described. The lens includes an optic zone comprising a central region having a first optical axis, and a curvature providing a base power, and centred on a centre of curvature that is on the first optical axis. The optic zone comprises an annular region, wherein the annular region surrounds the central region. The annular region comprises at least one maximum add power meridian having a curvature providing a maximum add power, and centred on a centre of curvature that is a first distance from the first optical axis. The annular region comprises at least one intermediate add power meridian, having a curvature providing an intermediate add power of between zero dioptres of add power and the maximum add power, and centred on a centre of curvature that is a different distance from the optical axis than the first distance.
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