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Methods for designing multifocal ophthalmic lenses

US6709103B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2002
Grant dateMar 23, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C7/06
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides methods for designing lenses useful for correcting presbyopia that permits variation of the speed of the power change from distance to near vision power or near to distance vision power. The rate of change may be symmetrical around the midpoint or faster or slower on either side of the midpoint.

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