Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable optical devices for a human subject, comprising: a transparent lens; a wearable frame configured to maintain the lens in front of an eye of a human subject; a transparent pixelated active optical element where the pixels of the active optical element have an optical property with a changeable value; an eye tracker; and a controller configured to set a value for an optical property of the pixels of the active optical element so as to create an image mask through which at least some of the light reaching the eye passes through, thereby modifying the image formed on the retina of the first eye.

Abstract: This eyewear is provided with: a lens which has an electric element, an electrode of the electric element being disposed at an edge of the lens; a frame which has a control unit for controlling the electric element, and which holds the lens; a conductive wire which has a long conductor surface that extends along and facing such edge, and which is connected to the control unit; and a conductive piece which extends along and facing such edge and which comes into contact with the electrode and the conductor surface.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, manufacture, circuit, composition of matter, and/or user interface adapted for and/or resulting from, and/or a method and/or machine-readable medium comprising machine-implementable instructions for, activities that can comprise and/or relate to, via a device implanted in a mammal, sensing a ciliary muscle movement and/or force and/or converting the ciliary muscle movement and/or force to a signal and/or a predetermined form of power.

Abstract: The invention relates to a contact lens for a head-mounted display, HMD, comprising a lens body configured for application to the surface of a contact lens wearer's eye, wherein the lens body has a central optically transparent region, wherein the optically transparent region is composed of a plurality of concentric rings of increasing diameter, wherein in the radial direction each concentric ring is configured either as a Fresnel zone or as a simple lens portion, wherein Fresnel zones and simple lens portions alternate with one another, wherein the Fresnel zones are configured for sharp retinal imaging of image data presented at a fixed distance in front of the surface of the eye, wherein the simple lens portions are configured for sharp retinal imaging of the distance and near vision zones of the contact lens wearer.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are related to systems including at least one ophthalmic device (e.g., at least one intraocular lens or at least one contact lens) and methods of using the at least one ophthalmic device. The ophthalmic device includes a switchable lens that can selectively change a focal length thereof. The ophthalmic device also includes a plurality of sensors disposed therein or thereon that sense one or more characteristics. At least one of the plurality of sensors can sense one or more electromyography signals associated with a ciliary muscle of the eye. At least another of the plurality of sensors can sense one or more accelerations of the eye, one or more electromagnetic signals, one or more magnetic fields, one or more additional electromyography signals, or another suitable characteristic. The systems can also include at least one controller configured to direct changing the focal length of the switchable lens responsive to the characteristics sensed by the sensors.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens systems having a plurality of materials therein, with at least some of the materials having a diffraction pattern therein and an electrically-modifiable index of refraction collectively configured to selectively alter the focal length of the intraocular lens system. Methods of modifying a focal length of an intraocular lens system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A double-layered liquid crystal lens in which two liquid crystal layers are disposed, and a 3D display apparatus. In a 3D display mode, under control of an electric field, liquid crystal molecules of a first liquid crystal layer are deflected to form a plurality of first lenticular lens structures. In case of switching from the 3D display mode into a 2D display mode, under the control of an electric field, liquid crystal molecules in a second liquid crystal layer are deflected to form a plurality of second lenticular lens structures; the second lenticular lens structures are mirror symmetric to the corresponding first lenticular lens structures, so as to compensate a phase delay of a light modulated by the first lenticular lens structures, such that the light passes through the double-layered liquid crystal lens without deflection, and thus a normal 2D display state is realized.

Abstract: A reader for communicating with both an eye-mountable device and a display device is provided. The reader can transmit radio frequency power to a tag that is part of the eye-mountable device. The reader can communicates with the tag using a first protocol. Communicating with the tag can include having the reader request data from the tag and receive the requested data from the tag. The reader can process the received data. The reader can store the processed data. The reader can communicates with the display device using a second protocol, where the first and second protocols can differ. Communicating with the display device can include having the reader transmit the stored data to the display device. The display device can receive the transmitted data, process the transmitted data, and generate one or more displays including the transmitted and/or processed data.

Abstract: An apparatus for eye sight enhancement includes a lens having a first mode with a first optical power and a second mode with a second optical power, an actuator device adapted to vary a mode of the lens from the first mode to the second mode and from the second mode to the first mode, a fixing device adapted to fix the lens in a mounting position, a sensor device adapted to determine a focusing distance, and a processor adapted to control an operation of the actuator device depending on the focusing distance.

Abstract: Ophthalmic lenses are described including an ophthalmic base, and a plurality of electro-active elements, such as dynamic micro-lenses or micro-prismatic apertures. Each electro-active element may be configured to dynamically change optical power. The ophthalmic lens may be configured such that an optical power of the ophthalmic lens focuses mostly one image at one time on the retina of the eye of the wearer. The ophthalmic lens may be, for example, a spectacle lens, other types of specialty lenses such as used for gaming and the like, a contact lens, an intra-ocular lens, and intra-ocular optic, etc. Each electro-active element may include liquid crystal, such as dichroic, non-dichroic, nematic, and/or cholesteric liquid crystal. The electro-active elements may comprise non-dichroic liquid crystal, and gaps between the electro-active elements may include a dichroic liquid crystal, or the electro-active elements may be shaped and arranged in a substantially conformal pattern.

Abstract: A progressive ophthalmic lens element is disclosed. The progressive ophthalmic lens element includes an upper viewing zone, a lower viewing zone, a corridor, and a peripheral region disposed on each side of the lower viewing zone. The upper viewing zone includes a distance reference point (DRP) and a fitting cross, and provides a first refractive power for distance vision. The lower viewing zone, which is for near vision, provides an addition power relative to the first refractive power. The corridor connects the upper and lower zones and provides a refractive power varying from that of the upper viewing zone to that of the lower viewing zone. Each peripheral region includes a zone of positive power relative to the addition power which provides therein a positive refractive power relative to the refractive power of the lower viewing zone.

Abstract: A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides Correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the Wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame.

Abstract: A tracking device (6) for controlling the focus of electroactive spectacles (2), the spectacles (2) comprising electroactive lenses (24, 26), the tracking device (6) comprising: a tracking camera (14), a tracking controller (18), and a transmitter (20); wherein the tracking controller (18) is configured to: capture, via the tracking camera (14), an image (16); detect, in the image (16), a pair of eyes; determine, from the image of the eyes, a target focus; and transmit, via the transmitter (20), a focus message (4) to the spectacles (2), the focus message (4) being indicative of the target focus, and instructive to the spectacles (2) to set the focus of the lenses (24, 26) accordingly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ophthalmic lens arrangement (10) comprising a polarizer (11) for polarizing light in a polarization axis; at least one lens cell (13) including a switchable light rotator; a lens member (15) having birefringence properties such that incident light encounters a first refractive index n on an ordinary axis or a second refractive index on an extraordinary axis according to the rotation of the incident light; and a sub lens member (17) having a refractive index n; characterized in that: the or each rotator is operable to rotate incident light by 0° or by 90°, and the polarizer is arranged such that the polarization axis coincides with either the ordinary axis or the extraordinary axis of the or each lens member. The invention further relates to an apparatus for and a method for demonstrating a plurality of optical functions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device that includes a host lens and a dynamic lens adapted to adjust its optical power based upon an input. The dynamic lens is in optical communication with the host lens. The device further comprises a photosensor, a controller electrically connected to the photosensor, and an actuator electrically connected to the controller. The actuator is also connected to the dynamic lens. The actuator provides an input interface to the dynamic lens, which is actuated based upon a signal received from the photosensor. The dynamic lens having a first zone of changeable optical power adapted to adjust its optical power within the range of ?0.75 D to +0.75 D and an “optional” second zone of changeable optical power adapted to adjust its optical power within the range of +50 D to +1.25 D.

Abstract: An ophthalmic lens is presented in which the lens includes a progressive addition region and a dynamic optic. The dynamic optic and the progressive addition region are in optical communication. The progressive addition region has an add power which is less than a user's near viewing distance add power. The dynamic optic, when activated, provides the additional needed optical power for the wearer to see clearly at a near distance. This combination leads to the unexpected result that not only does the wearer have the ability to see clearly at intermediate and near distances, but the level of unwanted astigmatism, distortion, and vision compromise are reduced significantly.

Abstract: Methods to form a device whereon flexible component elements are attached upon three-dimensional surfaces are described. In some aspects, the present invention includes incorporating flexible semiconductor devices onto three-dimensional surfaces with electrical contacts. In some aspects, the formed device may be incorporated in an ophthalmic device.

Abstract: A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame.

Abstract: Methods for filling an internal volume of a liquid filled lens mechanism with fluid are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include creating a vacuum within the internal volume, de-aerating the fluid, filling the vacuum in the internal volume with the de-aerated fluid, and sealing the internal volume. In some embodiments, the methods include elevating a temperature of the fluid prior to sealing the internal volume. In some embodiments, the internal volume is formed by a structure having at least one flexible component.

Abstract: A tracking device (6) for controlling the focus of electroactive spectacles (2), the spectacles (2) comprising electroactive lenses (24, 26), the tracking device (6) comprising: a tracking camera (14), a tracking controller (18), and a transmitter (20); wherein the tracking controller (18) is configured to: capture, via the tracking camera (14), an image (16); detect, in the image (16), a pair of eyes; determine, from the image of the eyes, a target focus; and transmit, via the transmitter (20), a focus message (4) to the spectacles (2), the focus message (4) being indicative of the target focus, and instructive to the spectacles (2) to set the focus of the lenses (24, 26) accordingly.

Abstract: A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for The correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides Correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the Wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis Of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame.

Abstract: This semi-finished blank for a varifocal lens comprises a first substrate (13), a second substrate (15) that is opposite the first substrate (13), a first transparent conductive film (27) produced on the front of the first substrate (13), a second transparent conductive film (33) produced on the back of the second substrate (15), a varifocal section (5) disposed between the front of the first substrate (13) and the back of the second substrate (15); a first internal electrode (17) of the first transparent conductive film (27), a second internal electrode (19) of the second transparent conductive film (33), a first laser separation film (29) that is opposite the second internal electrode (19) and in which a partial region of the first transparent conductive film (27) is separated with a laser, and a second laser separation film (35) that is opposite the first internal electrode (19) and in which a partial region of the second transparent conductive film (33) is separated with a laser.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a multifocal lens having a mostly spherical power region and a progressive optical power region. Embodiments of the present invention provide for the proper alignment and positioning of each of these regions, the amount of optical power provided by each of the regions, the optical design of the progressive optical power region, and the size and shape of each of the regions. The combination of these design parameters allows for an optical design having less unwanted astigmatism and distortion as well as both a wider channel width and a shorter channel length compared to conventional PALs. Embodiments of the present invention may also provide a new, inventive far-intermediate distance zone and may further provide for increased vertical stability of vision within a zone of the lens.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a multifocal lens having a mostly spherical power region and a progressive optical power region. Embodiments of the present invention provide for the proper alignment and positioning of each of these regions, the amount of optical power provided by each of the regions, the optical design of the progressive optical power region, and the size and shape of each of the regions. The combination of these design parameters allows for an optical design having less unwanted astigmatism and distortion as well as both a wider channel width and a shorter channel length compared to conventional PALs. Embodiments of the present invention may also provide a new, inventive far-intermediate distance zone and may further provide for increased vertical stability of vision within a zone of the lens.

Abstract: Ophthalmic lenses are described including a deformable layer and a deformable membrane disposed opposite the deformable layer. The lens is configured with at least two regions of adjustable optical power, such as by using a patterned electrode which is used to drive the membrane move axially along an optical path of the lens. A surface of the deformable layer is configured to expand and/or contract based on movement of the membrane along the optical path of the lens, such as by bonding one side of the deformable layer to the membrane and bonding the other side to a fixed optical element layer.

Abstract: An eyeglass (10) is adapted for providing an ophthalmic vision and a supplementary vision to a wearer of said eye-glass, both ophthalmic and supplementary visions being sharp during respective periods. To this purpose, a transparent active device (3) is located between the back face (BF) of the eyeglass and a light-conducting element (2), this latter being embedded within the eyeglass and dedicated to output the light of the supplementary vision. The transparent active device switches between two optical power values, which are dedicated to make sharp the ophthalmic vision and the supplementary vision, respectively.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may provide an electro-active lens. The electro-active lens may comprise a first substrate, a second substrate, and an electro-active element disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The electro-active element may be configured to alter the optical power of at least a portion of the electro-active lens. The first substrate may comprise a different material than the second substrate.

Abstract: Optical device (1) for modifying the optics of the eye in its peripheral retina as prophylaxis of the progression of myopia, that it consists in a lens in which its inferior nasal quadrant (2) modifies the strength in a progressive and controlled manner from the center to the outer zone of the lens. The rest of the quadrants (3) of device (1) have a configuration of a graduated crystal or flat crystal, depending, respectively, on whether the user has some visual defect that requires optical correction or lacks said defect. The lens can be either an optical lens, a contact lens or electro-optical systems.

Abstract: A pair of spectacles that can automatically change its power so that a fixation region of interest (ROI) of the user is always in focus. The automatic accommodative spectacle device includes focusing elements, scene sensors, scene analyzer, focus engine, focusing element controller, and power supply. The scene analyzer determines the fixation ROI in the scene by analyzing the scene images. The fixation ROI is used to determine powers for the focusing elements in order to bring the fixation ROI into focus. The focusing element controller carries out the needed optical power adjustment to apply to the focusing elements. Optional light sources may be provided to the scene sensors. Additional optional eye sensor(s), eye light source and line of sight detector can be used to help the scene analyzer extract the fixation ROI.