Method of designing and fitting contact lenses taking into account material properties of the lenses
US6176580A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C7/041
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for fitting and designing ophthalmic lenses that yields improved visual acuity and takes into account individual lens fitting characteristics is provided. More specifically, the method of the invention takes into account the materials properties of the lens by observing the print-through associated with the lens.
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