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Multifocal ophthalmic lens

US7063422B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 12, 2004
Grant dateJun 20, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C7/048
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention is generally related to vision corrections by means of multifocal ophthalmic lenses or by means of corneal refractive surgery. In particular, the present invention provides a multifocal contact lens, a multifocal intraocular lens, a method for making a multifocal ophthalmic lens (contact lens and intraocular lens), and a method of correcting presbyopia by reshaping the cornea of an eye.

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