Customized vision correction method and business
US6499843B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and business architecture for providing vision correction to a patient involves obtaining wavefront aberration measurement information and, optionally, patient history data, ordering data, dispensing data, billing data, and other information, from the patient; transmitting the various data to respective appropriate platforms, e.g., transmitting the wavefront aberration information to a custom lens supply platform; producing a custom lens for the patient; and delivering a custom lens to the patient in a personalized manner. The method further involves fitting and measurement processes including in-situ lens shaping and custom manufacture of contact lenses, IOLs, inlays or onlays by laser ablation, lathing, casting/molding and machining. Business architectures according to the invention include segregating vision correction method steps into contractual, revenue generating business transactions.
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