A61F2/1651

Variable strength intraocular lens and method of using same
10363129 · 2019-07-30 · ·

The present disclosure provides intraocular artificial lenses having a variable optical strength and methods of treating an eye disorder, such as presbyopia, using same. In some embodiments, the intraocular artificial lens comprises two optical elements that are moveable along the optical axis in relation to each other, for example in response to the accommodative process of the eye.

OPHTHALMIC DEVICES AND METHODS
20190183635 · 2019-06-20 ·

Ophthalmic devices are used to treat a variety of eye conditions. Such devices include intraocular lens (IOL) implants, contact lenses, intraocular telescopes, and the like. Such ophthalmic devices typically include one or more lenses to interact with visible light. According to an aspect of the disclosure, there is provided an ophthalmic device comprising a biocompatible polymer body and a metalens. The metalens is encapsulated by the polymer body. The metalens comprises a substantially transparent substrate and a plurality of subwavelength structures arranged on the substrate in a pattern to interact with visible light. subwavelength structures comprise a dielectric material such as titanium dioxide.

Refocusable lens system with mutually-applanating internal surfaces
10307247 · 2019-06-04 · ·

An accommodating (re-focusable) lens system a body of which includes, upon being assembled, first and second individual lenslets having first and second optical portions sequentially disposed along an optical axis. Change in optical-power accommodation of the system is achieved by changing an applanated area of contact between the lenslets in response to force applied to the lenslets and transformed into an axial force. In specific case, the first and second lenslets form an intraocular lens (IOL) and have respective haptic portions, interlocked as a result of rotating of one lenslet with respect to another such as to bring first and second lenslets in contact at an axial point. The applanated area of contact is changed, then, in response to a radially-directed force caused by a change of distance between the interlocked ends of the haptics and transferred to the optical portions through the interlocked haptics. When installed in a natural lens capsule after the cataract extraction, the optical power of such IOL is gradually modifiable due to a change of curvature of the capsule caused by operation of a ciliary muscle.

OCULAR IMPLANT SUPPORT DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
20240180691 · 2024-06-06 ·

An implantable scleral suspension device for use with an intraocular lens, an artificial iris, or an implantable miniature telescope (IMT) in an eye. The device includes an elastic support structure having a central aperture extending through the support structure between an anterior surface of the support structure and a posterior surface of the support structure. The central aperture is defined by an inner perimeter surface. A plurality of fixation arms extend outward from the outer perimeter surface, each arm configured for sutureless scleral fixation and to be placed under tension to locate and stabilize the device within the eye. A thickness of the support structure along the inner perimeter surface defining the central aperture is greater than a thickness of the support structure near the outer perimeter surface. Related devices, systems, and methods are also provided.

Trephination apparatus and method
12035972 · 2024-07-16 ·

A trephination apparatus can include a first member, a blade, and a second member. The first member can include a through-aperture and a first internal chamber. The first member can also include opening to the first internal chamber that can surround the through-aperture in a plane. The blade can have an outwardly-facing male profile at least partially matching the through-aperture and have a cutting edge. The second member can include a first body sized to be received in the through-aperture with the blade. The blade can be positionable between the first body and the female profile at the second opening. The second member can also include a second internal chamber with an opening extending about the aperture axis in the plane with an opening to the first internal chamber.

METHODS OF PROVIDING EXTENDED DEPTH OF FIELD AND/OR ENHANCED DISTANCE VISUAL ACUITY
20190076242 · 2019-03-14 ·

Methods of implanting a first artificial lens into an eye of a human can include inserting the first artificial lens anterior of a second artificial lens. At least one of the first and second lenses can include an optic and one or more haptic portions disposed about the optic. The optic can include transparent material. The optic can have an anterior surface and a posterior surface. At least one of the anterior and posterior surfaces can include an aspheric surface.

Fluidic Light Field Camera
20190011691 · 2019-01-10 ·

A fluidic light field camera is disclosed herein. The fluidic light field camera includes a fluidic objective lens; a fluid control system operatively coupled to the fluidic objective lens, the fluid control system to change the shape of the fluidic objective lens in accordance with the amount of fluid therein; a microlens array disposed behind the fluidic objective lens; a sensor array disposed behind the microlens array; and a data processing device operatively coupled to the fluid control system and the sensor array, the data processing device configured to vary the focal point of the fluidic light field camera by using the fluid control system to control the shape of the fluidic objective lens, thereby enabling all portions of an image being captured by the fluidic light field camera to be in focus during a single recording cycle of the fluidic light field camera.

INTRAOCULAR LENS SYSTEM
20180360596 · 2018-12-20 ·

An intraocular lens system comprising at least one intraocular lens having an anterior surface and a posterior surface, wherein at least one surface of the lens is aspherical to provide for a continuum of retinal images to be focused at the retina in an area between two retinal eccentricities. The system may include an anterior light-converging intraocular lens 16 for positioning within the eye, the anterior lens having an anterior surface and a posterior surface; and a posterior light-diverging intraocular lens 17 for positioning within the eye posterior to the anterior lens, the posterior lens having an anterior surface and a posterior surface; wherein one or both surfaces of the anterior lens and/or one or both surfaces of the posterior lens are aspherical.

Flexible fluidic mirror and hybrid system
10133056 · 2018-11-20 ·

A flexible fluidic mirror system and a hybrid fluidic optical system is disclosed herein. The flexible fluidic mirror system generally includes a flexible fluidic mirror having an outer housing and a flexible membrane supported within the outer housing, and a fluid control system operatively coupled to the flexible fluidic mirror. A portion of the flexible membrane comprises a reflective coating or film or nanoparticles disposed thereon or sprayed on. The hybrid fluidic optical system generally includes a hybrid fluidic optical device (i.e., a lens or mirror) having an outer housing and a flexible membrane supported within the outer housing, and a fluid control system operatively coupled to the hybrid fluidic optical device. The hybrid fluidic optical device further includes a magnetically actuated subsystem configured to selectively deform the flexible membrane so as to increase or decrease the convexity of the flexible membrane of the hybrid fluidic optical device.

Vision correction with laser refractive index changes

Methods and systems wherein laser induced refractive index changes by focused femtosecond laser pulses in optical polymeric materials or optical tissues is performed to address various types of vision correction.