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Method and apparatus for encapsulating a rigid insert in a contact lens for correcting vision in astigmatic patients

US8974055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C2202/12
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims below, provides methods for forming an Ophthalmic Lens that encapsulates a Rigid Insert, wherein the Rigid Insert may be tailored to correct specific astigmatic characteristics of an eye and apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses formed with the Rigid Inserts.

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