Abstract: A zone of increased curvature is produced in the inferior lower quadrants of the cornea FIG. 1 (5). This zone produces a "plus effect" FIG. 2 (5) which leads presbyopia patients to be able to read from near distance again. Such effect is achieved using photoablitive techniques and fixation, patterns, and apparatus specially designed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 15, 1994
Date of Patent:
September 8, 1998
Assignee:
Jugvir I. Singh-Derewa
Inventors:
Jugvir Inder Singh-Derewa, Heraldo Sa Martins, Etelvino Teixeira Coelho