Patents Assigned to Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
  • Copolymerizable azo compounds and articles containing them
    Patent number: 7326423
    Abstract: Polymerizable light absorbing azo dyes are disclosed useful as monomers in the formation of devices such as, but not limited to ocular lenses. Specifically, intraocular lenses (IOL) are disclosed wherein one or more of the light absorbing dye is covalently bonded to other structural polymers though ethylene unsaturated groups. The resulting IOLs possess light absorbing properties without significant amounts of free (un-bound) azo dye molecules present in the final structural polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Clay Pearson, Max Allen Weaver, Jean Carroll Fleischer
  • Accommodating intraocular lens with elongated suspension structure
    Patent number: 7326246
    Abstract: An intraocular lens (IOL) for insertion in a capsular bag of an eye includes an optic for focusing light and a movement assembly coupled to the optic. The movement assembly is adapted to cooperate with the capsular bag to effect accommodating movement of the optic. The movement assembly includes one or more elongated fixation members coupled to a periphery of the optic and adapted to convert radial movement of the capsular bag to axial movement of the optic. The fixation members extend spirally at least half-way around the optic. Angled transition sections may be provided between each fixation member and the optic periphery. The anterior and posterior edges of the optic periphery may have relatively sharp angles to reduce epithelial cell growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel G. Brady, Arlene Gwon, Robert E. Glick
  • Systems and methods for voice control of a medical device
    Publication number: 20080021711
    Abstract: The invention is generally directed to systems and methods for medical care, and more particularly to systems and methods for voice control of a medical device. A first embodiment includes a voice controlled surgical system, such as a phacoemulsification system, a microphone coupled to the surgical system, and a voice controlled computer interface coupled with the surgical system. The voice controlled interface is configured to receive a request to invoke a voice command via the microphone, to listen for a voice command upon receipt of a valid request to invoke a voice command, and to forward a valid voice command upon receipt of the valid voice command to the surgical system for execution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Claus, James W. Staggs
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MEASURING AND MAPPING THREE DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20080018910
    Abstract: A system for mapping a three-dimensional structure includes a projecting optical system adapted to project light onto an object, a correction system adapted to compensate the light for at least one aberration in the object, an imaging system adapted to collect light scattered by the object and a wavefront sensor adapted to receive the light collected by the imaging system and to sense a wavefront of the received light. For highly aberrated structures, a number of wavefront measurements are made which are valid over different portions of the structure, and the valid wavefront data is stitched together to yield a characterization of the total structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Neal, Richard Copland, David Neal
  • OPHTHALMIC DEVICES HAVING A HIGHLY SELECTIVE VIOLET LIGHT TRANSMISSIVE FILTER AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20080013045
    Abstract: Ophthalmic devices are provided having a violet-light vertical cut-off filter abruptly absorbs light between the wave lengths of between approximately and 400 nm and 450 nm such that a curve when plotted as percent transmission versus wavelength has the shape as depicted in FIG. 2. In one embodiment the ophthalmic devices are made from acrylates and the light absorbing compound is an Eastman Yellow 035 MA dye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Mainster, Alan Lang, Michael Lowery
  • Modulated pulsed ultrasonic power delivery system and method
    Patent number: 7316664
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering energy during a surgical procedure such as phacoemulsification is provided. The method and apparatus include applying energy during at least one pulsed energy on period, typically sufficient or intended to rapidly induce and beneficially employ transient cavitation. Applying energy during the pulsed energy on period comprises applying energy during a first high energy period, and applying energy during a second nonzero lower energy period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Paul W. Rockley
  • Foldable angle-fixated intraocular lens
    Patent number: 7303582
    Abstract: A foldable intraocular lens (IOL) includes an optic and at least one fixation member for supporting the optic in the anterior chamber of an eye. The fixation member includes an intermediate portion that extends a first direction away from the optic, and a leg portion that intersects with an outer end of the intermediate portion and extends a second direction, different from the first direction, away from the outer end. The leg portion preferably includes a reduced width region near the intersection with the intermediate portion. The reduced width region acts essentially as a hinge allowing the leg portion to flex about the intermediate portion in responsive to compressive forces, while the intermediate portion and optic remain stable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Brady
  • Multi-purpose phacoemulsification needle
    Publication number: 20070260199
    Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a multi-purpose phacoemulsification needle comprises a needle body disposed about a centerline and has a lumen disposed therein. The lumen has a first cross-sectional area that is normal to the centerline. The needle further comprises a distal tip comprising an arcuate surface and a face with a port therein. The port has a second cross-sectional area in a plane generally parallel to the face and is in fluid communication with an internal cavity that has a third cross-sectional area normal to the centerline, the internal cavity being in fluid communication with the lumen. The needle is configured such that the third cross-sectional area is greater than either the first cross-sectional area or the second cross-sectional area. In another aspect of the invention, the needle comprises a plurality of fins projecting inwardly from the lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Rockley
  • METHODS OF OBTAINING OPHTHALMIC LENSES PROVIDING THE EYE WITH REDUCED ABERRATIONS
    Publication number: 20070258044
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of obtaining ophthalmic lens capable of reducing the aberrations of the eye comprising the steps of characterizing at least one corneal surface as a mathematical model, calculating the resulting aberrations of said corneal surface(s) by employing said mathematical model, selecting the optical power of the intraocular lens. From this information, an ophthalmic lens is modeled so a wavefront arriving from an optical system comprising said lens and corneal model obtains reduced aberrations in the eye. Also disclosed are ophthalmic lenses as obtained by the methods which are capable reducing aberrations of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Sverker Norrby, Pablo Artal, Patricia Piers, Marrie Mooren
  • Ophthalmic devices having a highly selective violet light transmissive filter and related methods
    Patent number: 7278737
    Abstract: Ophthalmic devices are provided having a violet-light vertical cut-off filter abruptly absorbs light between the wave lengths of between approximately and 400 nm and 450 nm such that a curve when plotted as percent transmission versus wavelength has the shape as depicted in FIG. 2. In one embodiment the ophthalmic devices are made from acrylates and the light absorbing compound is an Eastman Yellow 035 MA dye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin A. Mainster, Alan J. Lang, Michael D. Lowery, Jason Clay Pearson, Max Allen Weaver, Jean Carroll Fleischer, Gregory Alan King
  • ENHANCEMENT OF LENS REGENERATION USING MATERIALS COMPRISING POLYSILOXANE POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20070219633
    Abstract: The present invention addresses the treatment of ocular conditions by the enhancement of lens regeneration. Enhancement of lens regeneration is accomplished by the administration of a composition comprising a polysiloxane polymer having functional acryl groups useful in the preparation of intraocular lenses (IOLs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Arlene Gwon, Sverker Norrby, Thomas Terwee, Steven Koopmans
  • IOL INSERTION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20070203502
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a lubricity enhancing component physically secured to said hollow tube and concentrated at or near the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Harish Makker, Shih-Liang Yang, Daniel Brady, Robert Glick
  • Intraocular lens for inhibiting cell growth and reducing glare
    Patent number: 7252683
    Abstract: An intraocular lens implantable in an eye includes an optic for placement in the capsular bag of the eye and for directing light toward the retina of the eye. The optic has a central optical axis, an anterior face, an opposing posterior face and a peripheral edge between the faces. The peripheral edge has one or more curved or angled surfaces that reduce glare within the IOL. For instance, a rounded transition surface on the anterior side of the peripheral edge diffuses the intensity of reflected light, or a particular arrangement of straight edge surfaces refracts the light so as not to reflect, or does not reflect at all. The intersection of the peripheral edge and at least one of the anterior face and the posterior face, preferably both of such faces, forms a peripheral corner located at a discontinuity between the peripheral edge and the intersecting face or faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Marlene L. Paul, Daniel G. Brady, Jim Deacon
  • Biocompatible polymeric compositions for use in making anterior chamber intraocular lenses
    Patent number: 7247689
    Abstract: Biocompatible polymers useful for making anterior chamber intraocular lenses (AC-IOL) are provided. The biocompatible polymers are generally composed of one or more acrylate monomers, crosslinked with at least one diacrylate ester and may include one or more additional components such as ultraviolet light and/or blue-violet light absorbing dyes. The AC-IOLs made using the biocompatible polymers disclosed herein are suitable for placement in phakic or aphakic eyes and are intended for refractive correction including myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia and astigmatisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Harish C. Makker, Michael D. Lowery, Can B. Hu
  • INTRAOCULAR LENS AND CARTRIDGE PACKAGING WITH LENS-LOADING FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20070123980
    Abstract: A lens and cartridge packaging system and method of use which simplify the removal and transfer of an IOL to an IOL insertion device is disclosed. The packaging system enables a user to easily load an IOL into a cartridge without the use of forceps. In addition, the packaging system also allows a user to fold and insert the IOL into a cartridge without damaging the IOL and/or compromising IOL sterility. In addition, the related methods of use minimize and/or eliminate damage to the IOL during unpackaging, folding, transfer and loading procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod Peterson, Mark Cole, Robert Ott
  • MICRO-BURST ULTRASONIC POWER DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20070118071
    Abstract: Phacoemulsification apparatus includes a phacoemulsification handpiece having a needle and an electrical system for ultrasonically vibrating said needle along with a power source for providing pulsed electrical power to the handpiece electrical system. Irrigation fluid is provided to the handpiece needle and aspirating fluid is removed from the handpiece needle. A determination of a voltage current phase relationship of the provided electrical power is made and in response thereto a control system varies a power level duty cycle provided to the handpiece electrical system from the power source and/or modify the aspiration flow rate. In addition, a separate input enables manual control of pulse amplitude. The control system provides a pulsed electrical power of less than 20 millisecond pulse duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Kadziauskas, Paul Rockley, James Staggs
  • INTRAOCULAR LENS FOR INHIBITING CELL GROWTH AND REDUCING GLARE
    Publication number: 20070106378
    Abstract: An intraocular lens implantable in an eye includes an optic for placement in the capsular bag of the eye and for directing light toward the retina of the eye. The optic has a central optical axis, an anterior face, an opposing posterior face and a peripheral edge between the faces. The peripheral edge has one or more curved or angled surfaces that reduce glare within the IOL. For instance, a rounded transition surface on the anterior side of the peripheral edge diffuses the intensity of reflected light, or a particular arrangement of straight edge surfaces refracts the light so as not to reflect, or does not reflect at all. The intersection of the peripheral edge and at least one of the anterior face and the posterior face, preferable both of such faces, forms a peripheral corner located at a discontinuity between the peripheral edge and the intersecting face or faces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Marlene Paul, Daniel Brady, Jim Deacon
  • METHOD OF IMPLANTING AN INTRAOCULAR LENS
    Publication number: 20070106380
    Abstract: A method for implanting an intraocular lens into the eye of a subject includes placing the intraocular lens into the eye of a subject and administering a drug in an amount sufficient to maintain an accommodative state of the eye. The method further includes permitting at least a portion of the intraocular lens to become coupled to at least a portion of the eye while maintaining the eye in the accommodative state. In certain embodiments, the method may include forming an intraocular lens while maintaining an accommodative state of the eye. In such embodiments, the method may exclude permitting at least a portion of the intraocular lens to become coupled to at least a portion of the capsular bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Terwee, Hendrick Weeber, Patricia Piers
  • Surgical cassette for a surgical system
    Patent number: D557803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: John I. Muri, Roger F. Etherington
  • Surgical cassette for a surgical system
    Patent number: D557804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: John I. Muri, Roger F. Etherington