Patents Assigned to ForSight Labs, LLC
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Patent number: 10285805Abstract: Disclosed is an accommodating intraocular lens device for treatment of an eye including a stabilization haptic (120) configured to be positioned within a region of an eye and a lens body having a sealed chamber containing a fixed volume of optical fluid. The lens body includes a shape changing membrane (145) configured to outwardly bow in a region surrounding the optical axis of the eye; a shape deformation membrane configured to undergo displacement relative to the first shape changing membrane; and a static element (150). An inner surface of the shape changing membrane, an inner surface of the shape deformation membrane and an inner surface of the static element collectively form the sealed chamber. The lens device also includes a force translation arm (115) having a first end configured to contact an outer surface of the shape deformation membrane of the lens body and a second end configured to engage a ciliary structure of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: ForSight Labs, LLCInventors: Eugene de Juan, Jr., Cary J. Reich, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Guy Oren, Matthew Clarke, Jose D. Alejandro
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Patent number: 9913712Abstract: Described herein are intraocular lenses and methods of implantation. In one aspect, the lens includes a shape changing optical element; a force translation element having a first end region coupled to the optical element and a second end region extending towards a ciliary structure, and an attachment portion coupled to the second end region of the force translation element and configured to contact the ciliary structure. The force translation element is configured to functionally transmit movements of the ciliary structure into a force exerted upon the optical element to effect an accommodating and a disaccommodating change of the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: ForSight Labs, LLCInventors: Cary Reich, Eugene de Juan, Jr., Yair Alster
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Patent number: 9125735Abstract: A corneal onlay is configured to adhere to the cornea so as to inhibit epithelial growth under the onlay. Structures can be provided on the onlay to adhere the onlay to the eye. At least one of an epithelial layer or the water inhibiting layer can be provided on or over the onlay, for example a natural epithelial layer or water inhibiting layer that inhibits, for example minimizes, water penetration into the onlay, so as to adhere the onlay to the eye with pumping of the endothelium. The water inhibiting layer may comprise a therapeutic covering positioned over the onlay to inhibit swelling of the cornea. The posterior surface of the onlay may be shaped so as to fit the anterior exposed surface of the cornea.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Forsight Labs, LLCInventors: Eugene de Juan, Jr., Cary J. Reich, Stephen Boyd, David Sierra, Jose D. Alejandro
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Patent number: 9107748Abstract: An intraocular lens is adapted for insertion into a capsular bag having a zonular contact region. The intraocular lens comprises a shape changing optical element and an accommodating element comprising at least one force transmitting element and a plurality of spaced apart contacting elements each adapted to contact a portion of the zonular contact region and transmit compressive displacement radially inward at an oblique angle to the optical element and configured to cooperate with at least one of the ciliary muscle of the mammalian eye, the zonules of the mammalian eye and the vitreous pressure in the eye to effect an accommodating shape and a disaccommodating shape change to the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: ForSight Labs, LLCInventors: Eugene de Juan, Jr., Stephen Boyd, Hanson Gifford, Cary Reich
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Patent number: 9050765Abstract: An intraocular lens comprises an optical element adapted to be implanted within the capsular bag of a human eye. The optical element includes one or more internal layers formed by one or more planes that are moveable relative to one another in order to effect the power of the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: ForSight Labs, LLCInventors: Stephen Boyd, Cary Reich
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Publication number: 20140135918Abstract: An intraocular lens is adapted for insertion into a capsular bag having a zonular contact region. The intraocular lens comprises a shape changing optical element and an accommodating element comprising at least one force transmitting element and a plurality of spaced apart contacting elements each adapted to contact a portion of the zonular contact region and transmit compressive displacement radially inward at an oblique angle to the optical element and configured to cooperate with at least one of the ciliary muscle of the mammalian eye, the zonules of the mammalian eye and the vitreous pressure in the eye to effect an accommodating shape and a disaccommodating shape change to the optical element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: FORSIGHT LABS, LLCInventors: Eugene de Juan, JR., Stephen Boyd, Hanson Gifford, Cary Reich
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Patent number: 8715346Abstract: An intraocular lens is adapted for insertion into a capsular bag having a zonular contact region. The intraocular lens comprises a shape changing optical element and an accommodating element comprising at least one force transmitting element and a plurality of spaced apart contacting elements each adapted to contact a portion of the zonular contact region and transmit compressive displacement radially inward at an oblique angle to the optical element and configured to cooperate with at least one of the ciliary muscle of the mammalian eye, the zonules of the mammalian eye and the vitreous pressure in the eye to effect an accommodating shape and a disaccommodating shape change to the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: ForSight Labs, LLCInventors: Eugene de Juan, Jr., Stephen Boyd, Hanson Gifford, Cary Reich
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Publication number: 20140058507Abstract: Described herein are intraocular lenses and methods of implantation. In one aspect, the lens includes a shape changing optical element; a force translation element having a first end region coupled to the optical element and a second end region extending towards a ciliary structure, and an attachment portion coupled to the second end region of the force translation element and configured to contact the ciliary structure. The force translation element is configured to functionally transmit movements of the ciliary structure into a force exerted upon the optical element to effect an accommodating and a disaccommodating change of the optical element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: FORSIGHT LABS, LLCInventors: Cary Reich, Eugene de Juan, JR., Yair Alster
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Publication number: 20130226295Abstract: An intraocular lens is adapted for insertion into a capsular bag having a zonular contact region. The intraocular lens comprises a shape changing optical element and an accommodating element comprising at least one force transmitting element and a plurality of spaced apart contacting elements each adapted to contact a portion of the zonular contact region and transmit compressive displacement radially inward at an oblique angle to the optical element and configured to cooperate with at least one of the ciliary muscle of the mammalian eye, the zonules of the mammalian eye and the vitreous pressure in the eye to effect an accommodating shape and a disaccommodating shape change to the optical element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: ForSight Labs, LLCInventors: Eugene de Juan, JR., Stephen Boyd, Hanson Gifford, Cary Reich
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Patent number: 8414646Abstract: An intraocular lens is adapted for insertion into a capsular bag having a zonular contact region. The intraocular lens comprises a shape changing optical element and an accommodating element comprising at least one force transmitting element and a plurality of spaced apart contacting elements each adapted to contact a portion of the zonular contact region and transmit compressive displacement radially inward at an oblique angle to the optical element and configured to cooperate with at least one of the ciliary muscle of the mammalian eye, the zonules of the mammalian eye and the vitreous pressure in the eye to effect an accommodating shape and a disaccommodating shape change to the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Forsight Labs, LLCInventors: Eugene De Juan, Jr., Stephen Boyd, Hanson Gifford, Cary Reich
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Publication number: 20120136322Abstract: A therapeutic system comprises an ocular insert placed on a region outside an optical zone of an eye. The ocular insert comprises two structures: a first skeletal structure and a second cushioning structure. The first structure functions as a skeletal frame which maintains positioning of the implant along the anterior portion of the eye and provides support to the second, cushioning structure. This first structure maintains the attachment of the therapeutic system to the anterior portion of the eye for at least thirty days. In some embodiments the first structure remains a constant size and shape, e.g. a ring shape, a ring with haptics, or a curvilinear ring that is confined to and restrainingly engages the inferior and superior conjunctival fornices so as to retain the implant within the tear fluid and/or against the tissues of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: ForSight Labs, LLCInventors: Yair Alster, Eugene de Juan, JR., Cary J. Reich, Stephen Boyd, David Sierra, Jose D. Alejandro, K. Angela Macfarlane, Douglas Sutton
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Patent number: 8167941Abstract: An intraocular lens comprises an optical element adapted to be implanted within the capsular bag of a human eye. The optical element includes one or more internal layers formed by one or more planes that are moveable relative to one another in order to effect the power of the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Forsight Labs, LLCInventors: Stephen Boyd, Cary Reich
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Publication number: 20110208300Abstract: A corneal only is configured to adhere to the cornea so as to inhibit epithelial growth under the onlay. Structures can be provided on the onlay to adhere the onlay to the eye. At least one of an epithelial layer or the water inhibiting layer can be provided on or over the onlay, for example a natural epithelial layer or water inhibiting layer that inhibits, for example minimizes, water penetration into the onlay, so as to adhere the onlay to the eye with pumping of the endothelium. The water inhibiting layer may comprise a therapeutic covering positioned over the onlay to inhibit swelling of the cornea. The posterior surface of the onlay may be shaped so as to fit the anterior exposed surface of the cornea.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: ForSight Labs. LLCInventors: Eugene de Juan, JR., Cary J. Reich, Stephen Boyd, David Sierra, Jose D. Alejandro
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Patent number: 7883520Abstract: Corneal epithelial pocket formation systems include a cutting head and a blade coupled to the cutting head. The blade is coupled to the cutting head at an orientation that is effective in maintaining a viable separated pocket defining portion of corneal epithelium of an eye of a patient during formation of a corneal epithelial pocket of the eye. The blade includes a cutting edge surface at its distal end. The cutting edge surface is effective in separating the corneal epithelium from the underlying Bowman's membrane of the eye without leaving residual corneal epithelial cells in contact with Bowman's membrane that may result in corneal epithelial cell growth between a corneal implant located in the corneal epithelial pocket and the underlying Bowman's membrane. Versions of the present systems include spring loaded blade holders, which may be removable from the cutting head. Versions also can include applanators.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: ForSight Labs, LLCInventors: Markus Gaeckle, Helmut Maas, Daniel Wolf, Tanja Riehl
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Patent number: 7828844Abstract: Methods of correcting vision are described. The methods include inserting a lens into a corneal epithelial pocket or a pocket created between a corneal epithelium of an eye of a patient and Bowman's membrane of the eye. A lens is inserted into the pocket to correct vision. Certain methods include one or more steps of cooling the corneal epithelium, and applying an aqueous liquid to the eye. The lenses that are inserted into the pocket can include collagen, including recombinant collagen, synthetic polymeric materials, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: ForSight Labs, LLCInventors: J. Christopher Marmo, Arthur Back, Greg S. Hollrigel
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Publication number: 20100255061Abstract: A therapeutic device to release a therapeutic agent comprises a porous structure coupled to a container comprising a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a volume sized to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent for an extended time when coupled to the porous structure and implanted in the patient. The porous structure may comprise a first side coupled to the reservoir and a second side to couple to the patient to release the therapeutic agent. A plurality of interconnecting channels can extend from the first side to the second side so as to connect a first a plurality of openings on the first side with a second plurality of openings on the second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: ForSight Labs, LLCInventors: Eugene de Juan, JR., Yair Alster, Steven M. Chamow, Kathleen Cogan Farinas, Hanson S. Gifford, III, K. Angela MacFarlane, Cary J. Reich, Michael Barrett, Randolph E. Campbell, Robert George, Douglas Sutton
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Publication number: 20100087920Abstract: Methods for improving vision in a person diagnosed with presbyopia include placing a corneal onlay lens having a lens body diameter less than 5 mm in contact with an eye of the person. The corneal onlay lens has at least one refractive region having a refractive power to correct vision effects caused by the presbyopia. If the person is a presbyopic emmetrope, the method may include a step of placing only one corneal onlay lens in the person to treat presbyopia or improve the vision of the person. Additional corneal onlay lenses and methods of making such corneal onlay lenses are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: FORSIGHT LABS, LLCInventor: J. Christopher Marmo
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Publication number: 20100036488Abstract: A therapeutic lens for the treatment of an epithelial defect comprises a layer of therapeutic material disposed over the stroma and/or Bowman's membrane to inhibit water flow from the tear liquid to the stroma and/or Bowman's membrane, such that corneal deturgescence can be restored to decrease corneal swelling and light scattering. The layer may cover and protect nerve fibers to decrease pain. The layer may comprise an index of refraction to inhibit light scatter from an anterior surface of the stroma and/or Bowman's membrane. The lens may comprise a curved anterior surface that provides functional vision for the patient when the epithelium regenerates. The layer of therapeutic material can be positioned on the eye in many ways, for example with a spray that is cured to adhere the layer to the exposed surface of the stroma and/or Bowman's membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: ForSight Labs, LLCInventors: Eugene de Juan, JR., Cary J. Reich, Stephen Boyd, Yair Alster, David Sierra, Hanson S. Gifford, Jose D. Alejandro, Richard L. Lindstrom, K. Angela Macfariane, Douglas Sutton, John Anthony
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Patent number: 7585075Abstract: Devices and methods for improving vision are described. The vision of a person can be corrected using a corneal onlay or a lens positioned between an epithelial cell layer and Bowman's membrane of the person's eye. Wavefront aberrations are measured for the person's eye or eyes, and the aberrations are used to shape the corneal onlay to provide a desired vision correction power, or to shape the person's cornea.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2007Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: ForSight Labs, LLCInventor: J. Christopher Marmo
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Publication number: 20090118702Abstract: Featured are devices for delivering a treatment medium to an eye as well as methods related thereto. Such devices and methods allow a desired amount of the treatment medium to be delivered in a controllable manner over a predetermined time period. In particular embodiments, the delivery device is configured and arranged so the treatment medium is eluted from one portion of the delivery device and so that another portion thereof is removably secured within a natural opening or orifice in or proximal to the eye. In specific embodiments the another portion is configured and arranged so as to be removably secured within the natural opening comprising at least one punctum of an eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2005Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: FORSIGHT LABS, LLCInventor: Eliot Lazar