Patents Assigned to AMO Groningen B.V.
  • Patent number: 11116624
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved intraocular lenses (IOLs), include features for reducing side effects, such as halos, glare and best focus shifts, in multifocal refractive lenses and extended depth of focus lenses. Exemplary ophthalmic lenses can include a continuous, power progressive aspheric surface based on two or more merged optical zones, the aspheric surface being defined by a single aspheric equation. Continuous power progressive intraocular lenses can mitigate optical side effects that typically result from abrupt optical steps. Aspheric power progressive and aspheric extended depth of focus lenses can be combined with diffractive lens profiles to further enhance visual performance while minimizing dysphotopsia effects. The combination can provide an increased depth of focus that is greater than an individual depth of focus of either the refractive profile or the diffractive profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia, Patricia Ann Piers, Hendrik A. Weeber
  • Patent number: 11096778
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for improving or optimizing peripheral vision. In particular, various IOL designs, as well as IOL implantation locations, are disclosed which improve or optimize peripheral vision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rosén, Theophilus Bogaert
  • Patent number: 11022815
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing enhanced image quality across a wide and extended range of foci encompass vision treatment techniques and ophthalmic lenses such as contact lenses and intraocular lenses (IOLs). Exemplary IOL optics can include an aspheric refractive profile imposed on a first or second lens surface, and a diffractive profile imposed on a first or second lens surface. The aspheric refractive profile can focus light toward a far focus. The diffractive profile can include a central zone that distributes a first percentage of light toward a far focus and a second percentage of light toward an intermediate focus. The diffractive profile can also include a peripheral zone, surrounding the central zone, which distributes a third percentage of light toward the far focus and a fourth percentage of light toward the intermediate focus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventor: Hendrik A. Weeber
  • Patent number: 11013594
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus are provided for designing and evaluating intraocular lenses for a large field of view that generate a first eye model from data that includes constant and customized values, including customized values of a first intraocular lens. A simulated outcome is provided by the first intraocular lens in at least one modeled eye. A second eye model is generated wherein a second intraocular lens is substituted for the first intraocular lens. An outcome provided by the second intraocular lens is simulated in at least one modeled eye. Outcomes of the first and second intraocular lenses are compared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Mihai State, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia, Marrie H. Van Der Mooren
  • Patent number: 11000362
    Abstract: Intraocular lenses with a base optical power and a customized add power. The add power is customized based on at least one of ocular biometry of an individual, position of the intraocular lens in the eye and a preferred reading distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Carmen Canovas Vidal, Robert Rosén, Marrie Van Der Mooren, Patricia A. Piers
  • Patent number: 10895517
    Abstract: A multi-wavelength wavefront system and method for measuring diffractive lenses. A system may include one or more light sources configured to emit a plurality of wavelengths of light for diffraction by a diffractive lens. A light sensor may be configured to receive the light that is diffracted by the diffractive intraocular lens. A processor may be configured to determine one or more of the plurality of wavelengths that have a peak diffraction efficiency for the diffractive intraocular lens based on the light received by the light sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Mihai State, Marrie van der Mooren, Mengchan Sun, Hendrik A. Weeber, Tjeerd Zuidema
  • Patent number: 10876924
    Abstract: A wavefront based characterization of surfaces based on reflections. An intraocular lens surface measurement system includes a light source configured to emit light that is reflected off an optical surface of an intraocular lens. A wavefront sensor is configured to receive the light that is reflected off the optical surface of the intraocular lens. A processor is configured to determine one or more characteristics of the optical surface of the intraocular lens based on a wavefront of the reflected light that is received by the wavefront sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Mihai State
  • Patent number: 10709550
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved intraocular lenses (IOLs), include features for reducing side effects, such as halos, glare and best focus shifts, in multifocal refractive lenses and extended depth of focus lenses. Exemplary ophthalmic lenses can include a continuous, power progressive aspheric surface based on two or more merged optical zones, the aspheric surface being defined by a single aspheric equation. Continuous power progressive intraocular lenses can mitigate optical side effects that typically result from abrupt optical steps. Aspheric power progressive and aspheric extended depth of focus lenses can be combined with diffractive lens profiles to further enhance visual performance while minimizing dysphotopsia effects. The combination can provide an increased depth of focus that is greater than an individual depth of focus of either the refractive profile or the diffractive profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia, Patricia Ann Piers, Hendrik A. Weeber
  • Patent number: 10694936
    Abstract: Embodiments of this invention relate to the generation of wavefronts for measurements, diagnostics, and treatment planning for ophthalmic applications. In some embodiments, a wavefront generator generates light having a uniform wavefront, which is focusable on the retina of an emmetropic eye by the normal function of the emmetropic eye. In some embodiments, the wavefront generator can generate light having a custom wavefront which is not focusable on the retina of the emmetropic eye. In some embodiments, the wavefront generator can receive information relating to an optical aberration of the eye, generate a custom wavefront, and project light having this custom wavefront, which in combination with the optical aberration of the eye is focusable on the retina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: AMO GRONINGEN B.V.
    Inventor: Theophilus Bogaert
  • Patent number: 10653556
    Abstract: An apparatus, such as lenses, a system and a method for providing custom ocular aberrations that provide higher visual acuity. The apparatus, system and method include inducing rotationally symmetric aberrations along with an add power in one eye and inducing non-rotationally symmetric aberrations along with an add power in the other eye to provide improved visual acuity at an intermediate distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Carmen Canovas Vidal, Marrie H. Van Der Mooren, Luuk Franssen, Hendrik A. Weeber
  • Patent number: 10624735
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved intraocular lenses (IOLs), include features for reducing side effects, such as halos, glare and best focus shifts, in multifocal refractive lenses and extended depth of focus lenses. Exemplary ophthalmic lenses can include a continuous, power progressive aspheric surface based on two or more merged optical zones, the aspheric surface being defined by a single aspheric equation. Continuous power progressive intraocular lenses can mitigate optical side effects that typically result from abrupt optical steps. Aspheric power progressive and aspheric extended depth of focus lenses can be combined with diffractive lens profiles to further enhance visual performance while minimizing dysphotopsia effects. The combination can provide an increased depth of focus that is greater than an individual depth of focus of either the refractive profile or the diffractive profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: AMO GRONINGEN B.V.
    Inventors: Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia, Patricia Ann Piers, Hendrik A. Weeber
  • Patent number: 10588739
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for improving or optimizing peripheral vision. In particular, methods are disclosed which include utilizing particular characteristics of the retina in improving or optimizing peripheral vision. Additionally, various IOL designs, as well as IOL implantation locations, are disclosed which improve or optimize peripheral vision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: AMO GRONINGEN B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Hendrik A. Weeber, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Marrie H. Van Der Mooren, Mihai State, Patricia Ann Piers, Aixa Alarcon Heredia
  • Patent number: 10588738
    Abstract: Lenses and methods are provided for improving peripheral and/or central vision for patients who suffer from certain retinal conditions that reduce central vision or patients who have undergone cataract surgery. The lens is configured to improve vision by having an optic configured to focus light incident along a direction parallel to an optical axis at the fovea in order to produce a functional foveal image. The optic is configured to focus light incident on the patient's eye at an oblique angle with respect to the optical axis at a peripheral retinal location disposed at a distance from the fovea, the peripheral retinal location having an eccentricity between ?30 degrees and 30 degrees. The image quality at the peripheral retinal location is improved by reducing at least one optical aberration at the peripheral retinal location. The method for improving vision utilizes ocular measurements to iteratively adjust the shape factor of the lens to reduce peripheral refractive errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: AMO GRONINGEN B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rosén, Franck Emmanuel Gounou, Hendrik A. Weeber, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Marrie H. Van Der Mooren, Mihai State, Patricia Ann Piers, Aixa Alarcon Heredia, Dora Sellitri
  • Patent number: 10456242
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving overall vision in patients suffering from a loss of vision in a portion of the retina (e.g., loss of central vision) by providing symmetric or asymmetric optic with aspheric surface which redirects and/or focuses light incident on the eye at oblique angles onto a peripheral retinal location. The intraocular lens can include a redirection element (e.g., a prism, a diffractive element, or an optical component with a decentered GRIN profile) configured to direct incident light along a deflected optical axis and to focus an image at a location on the peripheral retina. Optical properties of the intraocular lens can be configured to improve or reduce peripheral errors at the location on the peripheral retina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Hendrik A. Weeber, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Marrie Van Der Mooren, Dora Sellitri
  • Patent number: 10448819
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to lens design and, more particularly, to a method for designing, evaluating and optimizing ophthalmic lenses and laser vision correction in order to optimally manage issues resulting from, or related to, halos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventor: Hendrik A. Weeber
  • Patent number: 10437078
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method including an ophthalmic lens having an optic with an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and an optical axis. The ophthalmic lens further includes a first region having a first optical power and a second region having a second optical power. The ophthalmic lens further includes a third region having an optical power that progresses from the first optical power to the second optical power. The progression may be uniform or non-uniform. Each of the first, second and progression optical power may include a base power and an optical add power. Each of the first, second and progression regions may provide a first focus, a second focus and a plurality of third foci, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Carmen Canovas Vidal, Marrie H. Van Der Mooren, Hendrik A. Weeber
  • Patent number: 10426601
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved intraocular lenses (IOLs), include features for reducing side effects, such as halos, glare and best focus shifts, in multifocal refractive lenses and extended depth of focus lenses. Exemplary ophthalmic lenses can include a continuous, power progressive aspheric surface based on two or more merged optical zones, the aspheric surface being defined by a single aspheric equation. Continuous power progressive intraocular lenses can mitigate optical side effects that typically result from abrupt optical steps. Aspheric power progressive and aspheric extended depth of focus lenses can be combined with diffractive lens profiles to further enhance visual performance while minimizing dysphotopsia effects. The combination can provide an increased depth of focus that is greater than an individual depth of focus of either the refractive profile or the diffractive profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia, Patricia Ann Piers, Hendrik A. Weeber
  • Patent number: 10390939
    Abstract: An intraocular lens that is capable of being inserted through a micro-incision includes an optic having an anterior and a posterior surface and a plurality of projections extending from the anterior and posterior surfaces. The anterior and posterior surfaces include a recess. The optic is implanted such that a rim of the capsulorhexis is disposed in the recess such that the plurality of projections grip the capsular bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: AMO GRONINGEN B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrik A. Weeber, Sverker Norrby, Marrie H. Van Der Mooren, Luuk Franssen
  • Patent number: 10379379
    Abstract: Ophthalmic lenses providing an extended depth of focus include anterior and posterior faces, wherein at least part of the anterior or posterior face has a curvature based upon the summation of a cubic and/or pentic phase profile, and methods relating to same. The ophthalmic lens may be a contact lens, an intraocular lens (IOL), or other corrective lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Marrie H. Van Der Mooren, Hendrik A. Weeber, Patricia Ann Piers
  • Patent number: 10327888
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving overall vision in patients suffering from a loss of vision in a portion of the retina (e.g., loss of central vision) by providing an enhanced toric lens which redirects and/or focuses light incident on the eye at oblique angles onto a peripheral retinal location. The intraocular lens can include a redirection element (e.g., a prism, a diffractive element, or an optical component with a decentered GRIN profile) configured to direct incident light along a deflected optical axis and to focus an image at a location on the peripheral retina. Optical properties of the intraocular lens can be configured to improve or reduce peripheral errors at the location on the peripheral retina. One or more surfaces of the intraocular lens can be a toric surface, a higher order aspheric surface, an aspheric Zernike surface or a Biconic Zernike.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: AMO GRONINGEN B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Hendrik A. Weeber, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Marrie Van Der Mooren, Dora Sellitri