Patents by Inventor Aixa Alarcon Heredia

Aixa Alarcon Heredia has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11944574
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving vision of a subject implanted with an intraocular lens (IOL). In some embodiments, a method includes determining at least one modification to be made to an IOL implanted in a subject to improve the vision of the subject, wherein the IOL has a first index of refraction; and based on the determination, applying laser radiation to at least one selected area of the IOL to form, within the IOL, at least one additional layer having a different index of refraction than the first index of refraction and a particular shape within the IOL configured to improve the vision of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Franck Emmanuel Gounou, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia
  • Patent number: 11931296
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving vision of a subject implanted with an intraocular lens (IOL). In some embodiments, a method for vergence matching includes calculating vergence of a wave after refraction on a surface of an IOL and, based on an estimated curvature, converting an initial phase map into a vergence-matched phase map, such that the initial phase map follows the curved vergence of the wavefront.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Franck Emmanuel Gounou, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia
  • Publication number: 20240050223
    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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    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
  • Publication number: 20240024095
    Abstract: A multi-piece IOL assembly is provided that includes a platform and an optic. The platform has an inner periphery surrounding an inner zone of the platform. The optic has an optical zone, an outer periphery and a retention mechanism disposed on the outer periphery. The optic is configured to be disposed in the inner zone of the platform and to extend to a location between the inner periphery and the outer periphery of the platform to be secured to the platform at the location. The platform can be secured to an inner periphery of the eye or can be formed into a natural lens by cutting the lens using a laser or other energy source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Aixa Alarcon Heredia, Bram Koopman, Marrie Van Der Mooren, Robert Rosén, Jacolien Graver, Selma Boersma, Luuk Franssen, John Van Den Berg
  • Publication number: 20230404743
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving vision of a subject implanted with an intraocular lens (IOL). In some embodiments, a method of treating an ocular disease of a subject having an implanted intraocular lens (IOL) includes determining visual needs of a subject that are associated with an ocular disease of the subject determining a pattern of a plurality of pulses of radiation to apply, by refractive index writing, and applying the plurality of pulses of radiation to the one or more selected areas of the IOL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Franck Emmanuel Gounou, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia
  • Publication number: 20230365227
    Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating ND are described herein. An example method can include constructing a non-sequential (NSC) ray-tracing model of an eye with an ophthalmic lens, and modelling a light source and a detector. The detector can be configured to mimic a retina of the eye. The method can also include computing irradiance data using the light source, the NSC ray-tracing model, and the detector. Irradiance data can be computed for each of a plurality of pupil sizes. The method can further include evaluating ND by analyzing the respective irradiance data for each of the pupil sizes. Also described herein are methods for designing an ophthalmic lens edge that reduces the incidence of ND for a given ophthalmic lens by adjusting the edge thickness and/or the scatter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Mihai State, Robert Rosen, Sieger Meijer, Aixa Alarcon Heredia, Carmen Canovas Vidal
  • Patent number: 11793626
    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: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    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
  • Publication number: 20230329858
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving vision of a subject implanted with an intraocular lens (IOL). In some embodiments, a method includes applying a plurality of laser pulses to the IOL. The laser pulses can be configured to produce, by refractive index writing on the IOL, a predetermined change in phase profile of the IOL to increase spectacle independence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Franck Emmanuel Gounou, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia
  • Publication number: 20230293289
    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: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Hendrik A. Weeber, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Marrie H. Van Der Mooren, Mihai State, Patricia Ann Piers, Aixa Alarcon Heredia
  • Patent number: 11707354
    Abstract: A multi-piece IOL assembly is provided that includes a platform and an optic. The platform has an inner periphery surrounding an inner zone of the platform. The optic has an optical zone, an outer periphery and a retention mechanism disposed on the outer periphery. The optic is configured to be disposed in the inner zone of the platform and to extend to a location between the inner periphery and the outer periphery of the platform to be secured to the platform at the location. The platform can be secured to an inner periphery of the eye or can be formed into a natural lens by cutting the lens using a laser or other energy source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Aixa Alarcon Heredia, Bram Koopman, Marrie Van Der Mooren, Robert Rosén, Jacolien Graver, Selma Boersma, Luuk Franssen, John Van Den Berg
  • Patent number: 11708128
    Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating ND are described herein. An example method can include constructing a non-sequential (NSC) ray-tracing model of an eye with an ophthalmic lens, and modelling a light source and a detector. The detector can be configured to mimic a retina of the eye. The method can also include computing irradiance data using the light source, the NSC ray-tracing model, and the detector. Irradiance data can be computed for each of a plurality of pupil sizes. The method can further include evaluating ND by analyzing the respective irradiance data for each of the pupil sizes. Also described herein are methods for designing an ophthalmic lens edge that reduces the incidence of ND for a given ophthalmic lens by adjusting the edge thickness and/or the scatter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Mihai State, Robert Rosen, Sieger Meijer, Aixa Alarcon Heredia, Carmen Canovas Vidal
  • Publication number: 20230210654
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving vision of a subject implanted with an intraocular lens (IOL) that has a non-zero residual spherical error that requires an estimated diffractive power addition in the IOL. In some embodiments, a plurality of laser pulses are applied to the IOL, the laser pulses being configured to produce, by refractive index writing on the IOL, the estimated diffractive power addition to correct for the residual spherical error.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Franck Emmanuel Gounou, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia
  • Publication number: 20230200975
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving vision of a subject implanted with an intraocular lens (IOL). In some embodiments, a method includes determining at least one photic phenomenon experienced by the subject after implantation of the IOL; and applying a plurality of laser pulses to the IOL, the laser pulses being configured to produce, by refractive index writing on the IOL, a phase shift in the IOL to compensate for the photic phenomenon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Franck Emmanuel Gounou, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia
  • Publication number: 20230190451
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved ophthalmic lenses, particularly intraocular lenses (IOLs), include features for reducing adverse optical effects from diffractive profiles of such a lens. Exemplary ophthalmic lenses can include an optic including a diffractive profile including a transition zone having a parabolic shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Aixa ALARCON HEREDIA, Miguel FARIA RIBEIRO, Franck GOUNOU, Patricia A. PIERS, Hendrik WEEBER, Carmen CANOVAS VIDAL, Robert ROSEN
  • Patent number: 11678975
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving vision of a subject implanted with an intraocular lens (IOL). In some embodiments, a method of treating an ocular disease of a subject having an implanted intraocular lens (IOL) includes determining visual needs of a subject that are associated with an ocular disease of the subject determining a pattern of a plurality of pulses of radiation to apply, by refractive index writing, and applying the plurality of pulses of radiation to the one or more selected areas of the IOL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: AMO GRONINGEN B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Franck Emmanuel Gounou, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia
  • Publication number: 20230172705
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved ophthalmic lenses, particularly intraocular lenses (IOLs), include features for providing improved extended depth of focus lenses. Exemplary ophthalmic lenses can include an optic including a diffractive profile including multiple rings, with the rings having step heights corresponding to a desired performance of the optic and configured to reduce adverse optical effects of the diffractive profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Aixa ALARCON HEREDIA, Miguel FARIA RIBEIRO, Franck GOUNOU, Patricia A. PIERS, Hendrik WEEBER, Carmen CANOVAS VIDAL, Robert ROSEN
  • Patent number: 11660183
    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: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    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
  • Publication number: 20230123960
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving vision of a subject implanted with an intraocular lens (IOL). In some embodiments, a method for vergence matching includes calculating vergence of a wave after refraction on a surface of an IOL and, based on an estimated curvature, converting an initial phase map into a vergence-matched phase map, such that the initial phase map follows the curved vergence of the wavefront.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Franck Emmanuel Gounou, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia
  • Publication number: 20230073059
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved ophthalmic lenses, particularly intraocular lenses (IOLs), include features for reducing adverse optical effects from diffractive profiles of such a lens. Exemplary ophthalmic lenses can include an optic including a diffractive profile including a transition zone having an elevated surface roughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrik A. Weeber, Aixa Alarcon Heredia, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Franck Gounou, Patricia A. Piers, Miguel Faria Ribeiro
  • Patent number: 11583389
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving vision of a subject implanted with an intraocular lens (IOL). In some embodiments, a method includes determining at least one photic phenomenon experienced by the subject after implantation of the IOL; and applying a plurality of laser pulses to the IOL, the laser pulses being configured to produce, by refractive index writing on the IOL, a phase shift in the IOL to compensate for the photic phenomenon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Franck Emmanuel Gounou, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Aixa Alarcon Heredia