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Pseudo-accommodative IOL having multiple diffractive patterns

US7481532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2006
Grant dateJan 27, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C2202/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In one aspect, a trifocal ophthalmic lens is disclosed that includes an optic having a surface that comprises at least one trifocal diffractive pattern and at least one bifocal diffractive pattern such that the bifocal pattern provides near and far vision and the trifocal pattern generates near, far, and intermediate vision. For example, the trifocal pattern can provide near, far, and intermediate foci such that the near and far foci are substantially coincident, respectively, with a near and a far focus of the bifocal pattern. In this manner, the trifocal and bifocal patterns collectively provide near, intermediate, and far foci (or focal regions) corresponding, respectively, to the near, intermediate and far vision.

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