Abstract: A sensor is provided to detect an accommodative trigger, particularly ion concentration. The sensor can send a signal to an optical component, which in turn can respond by changing optical power to focus on a near object.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 2, 2009
Publication date:
January 7, 2010
Applicant:
Ocular Optics, Inc.
Inventors:
Amitava Gupta, Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski
Abstract: The invention pertains to methods, components, and operations of multi-focal intraocular lens systems, including range finding for driving same and for discriminating between multiple objects and varying brightness conditions. The invention also pertains to intraocular photosensors and range-finding methods to be used with intra-ocular lens systems, and components, that provide multi-focal IOL capabilities in dynamic visual environments.