Apparatus and method for determining an eyeglass prescription for a vision defect of an eye

US7744217B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Carl Zeiss Vision GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Jesus Miguel Guillen Cabeza · Aalen, DE
• Timo Kratzer · Aalen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 17, 2007
• Grant date: Jun 29, 2010
• Expiry date: Jun 15, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B3/1015
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for determining an eyeglass prescription for a vision defect of an eye. In certain embodiments, the method includes optimizing a caustic in the area of the retina of the eye for a light ray passing through the eyeglass prescription and the eye. The disclosure further relates to an apparatus that is suitable for carrying out the method.