Patents by Inventor Pablo Artal

Pablo Artal 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).

  • Publication number: 20130060330
    Abstract: System, ophthalmic lens, and method for extending depth of focus includes an optic having a clear aperture disposed about a central axis. The optic includes a first surface and an opposing second surface. The first and second surfaces are configured to introduce an asymmetric aberration to the eye while maintaining the in-focus visual acuity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrik Albert Weeber, Patricia Ann Piers, Pablo Artal, Silvestre Manzanera
  • Publication number: 20120158132
    Abstract: An intraocular lens, and a system and method of providing an intraocular lens, having at least one characteristic of the intraocular lens customized in accordance with a modified regression that includes a modification for corneal spherical aberration. The lens, system and method may indicate measuring at least one biometric parameter of an eye at a desired light level, determining a desired postoperative condition of the eye, obtaining a corneal spherical aberration of the eye, applying at least one empirically derived regression calculation, and predictively estimating, in accordance with an output of the at least one empirically derived regression calculation, the at least one characteristic of the intraocular lens to obtain the desired postoperative condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Carmen Canovas Vidal, Pablo Artal
  • Publication number: 20120154742
    Abstract: An ophthalmic instrument for measurement of ocular refraction and visual simulation and a method of measurement obtaining the ocular refraction in a binocular manner, which incorporates a digitally controlled phase modulator for generating best ophthalmic correction in each subject. The instrument enables measuring refraction, not only associated with blurring and astigmatism, but also optical aberration of any order. The phoropter can simulate vision by any phase profile, including those of a diffractive or discontinuous type. The instrument also incorporates a subsystem for presentation of stimuli that produces stereoscopic vision of the same, enabling the subject to enjoy a three dimensional perception during the process, and two output pupils. The instrument, by its electro-optical features, enables simulation of vision as it would be modified after submitting an eye to different surgical techniques, such as refractive surgery or interocular lens implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: Universidad De Murcia
    Inventors: Enrique J. Fernandez Martinez, Pedro Prieto Corrales, Pablo Artal Soriano
  • Publication number: 20120140165
    Abstract: Optical device (1) for modifying the optics of the eye in its peripheral retina as prophylaxis of the progression of myopia, that it consists in a lens in which its inferior nasal quadrant (2) modifies the strength in a progressive and controlled manner from the center to the outer zone of the lens. The rest of the quadrants (3) of device (1) have a configuration of a graduated crystal or flat crystal, depending, respectively, on whether the user has some visual defect that requires optical correction or lacks said defect. The lens can be either an optical lens, a contact lens or electro-optical systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Pablo Artal Soriano, Linda K. Lundstrom
  • Publication number: 20120059463
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of obtaining ophthalmic lens capable of reducing the aberrations of the eye comprising the steps of characterizing at least one corneal surface as a mathematical model, calculating the resulting aberrations of said corneal surface(s) by employing said mathematical model, selecting the optical power of the intraocular lens. From this information, an ophthalmic lens is modeled so a wavefront arriving from an optical system comprising said lens and corneal model obtains reduced aberrations in the eye. Also disclosed are ophthalmic lenses as obtained by the methods which are capable reducing aberrations of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: AMO Groningen BV
    Inventors: Sverker Norrby, Pablo Artal, Patricia Ann Piers, Marrie Van Der Mooren
  • Publication number: 20120044454
    Abstract: Selecting an optimal intraocular lens (IOL) from a plurality of IOLs for implanting in a subject eye, including measuring anterior corneal topography (ACT), axial length (AXL), and anterior chamber depth (ACD) of a subject eye; selecting a default equivalent refractive index depending on preoperative patient's stage or calculating a personalized value or introducing a complete topographic representation if posterior corneal data are available; creating a customized model of the subject eye with each of a plurality of identified intraocular lenses (IOL) implanted, performing a ray tracing through that model eye; calculating from the ray tracing a RpMTF or RMTF value; and selecting the IOL corresponding to the highest RpMTF or RMTF value for implanting in the subject eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: AMO Groningen BV
    Inventors: Carmen Canovas Vidal, Pablo Artal, Marrie Van Der Mooren, Patricia Ann Piers
  • Publication number: 20120038884
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ophthalmic instrument and method for measuring, controlling, and handling aberrations (1) of the eyes (2, 3), which further simultaneously provide visual stimulants when operating same. The instrument consists of a single device for correcting aberrations (4) as well as a single aberration sensor (5), optically connected by an optical system (14). A lighting system (9) introduces beams of light into both eyes. The measurement, control, and handling of the aberrations (1), as well as the providing of visual stimulants (6), are simultaneously and binocularly (7, 8) carried out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Enrique J. Fernández Martínez, Pedro Prieto Corrales, Pablo Artal Soriano
  • Patent number: 8020995
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of obtaining ophthalmic lens capable of reducing the aberrations of the eye comprising the steps of characterizing at least one corneal surface as a mathematical model, calculating the resulting aberrations of said corneal surface(s) by employing said mathematical model, selecting the optical power of the intraocular lens. From this information, an ophthalmic lens is modeled so a wavefront arriving from an optical system comprising said lens and corneal model obtains reduced aberrations in the eye. Also disclosed are ophthalmic lenses as obtained by the methods which are capable reducing aberrations of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: AMO Groningen BV
    Inventors: Sverker Norrby, Pablo Artal, Patricia Ann Piers, Marrie Van Der Mooren
  • Publication number: 20110082542
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of obtaining ophthalmic lens capable of reducing the aberrations of the eye comprising the steps of characterizing at least one corneal surface as a mathematical model, calculating the resulting aberrations of said corneal surface(s) by employing said mathematical model, selecting the optical power of the intraocular lens. From this information, an ophthalmic lens is modeled so a wavefront arriving from an optical system comprising said lens and corneal model obtains reduced aberrations in the eye. Also disclosed are ophthalmic lenses as obtained by the methods which are capable reducing aberrations of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: AMO Groningen BV
    Inventors: Sverker Norrby, Pablo Artal, Patricia Ann Piers, Marrie Van Der Mooren
  • Patent number: 7841720
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of obtaining ophthalmic lens capable of reducing the aberrations of the eye comprising the steps of characterizing at least one corneal surface as a mathematical model, calculating the resulting aberrations of said corneal surface(s) by employing said mathematical model, selecting the optical power of the intraocular lens. From this information, an ophthalmic lens is modeled so a wavefront arriving from an optical system comprising said lens and corneal model obtains reduced aberrations in the eye. Also disclosed are ophthalmic lenses as obtained by the methods which are capable reducing aberrations of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Sverker Norrby, Pablo Artal, Patricia Ann Piers, Marrie Van Der Mooren
  • Publication number: 20100253913
    Abstract: The procedure is based on the use of a reading test, whose fundamental objective is to remove the traditional Examiner from the process; in a way that not only removes the inherent costs of having an Examiner present but also eliminates the risk of errors being made by the Examiner. For this, the test introduces computer controlled adjustment and/or forced selection methods, which enables to achieve precise results without the aid of an Examiner. Additionally, the words are displayed using IT systems with a variety of supporting units such as a monitor or TV screen, a display, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Universidad De Murcia
    Inventors: Pablo Artal Soriano, Silvestre Manzanera Roman
  • Publication number: 20100195876
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for measuring light diffusion in the eyeball or eye region, by recording and processing retinal images. The inventive system includes a double-pass ophthalmoscopic system having means for correcting low-order aberrations. Said system can be used to record images of the plane of the retina on a CCD camera, the outer part of said images containing information relating to ocular scattering. The aforementioned images can be used to obtain the objective scattering index (OSI), providing the ratio between the energy on the outer part of the image and the energy in the central part, or, alternatively, the modulation transfer function (MTF) area can be used for this purpose once the low frequencies have been filtered. According to the inventive method, the low-order aberrations are corrected before a retinal image or a temporal sequence of retinal images is captured and recorded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Universitat Politecnica De Catalunya
    Inventors: Pablo Artal Soriano, Jaume Pujol Ramo, Sergio Oscar Luque, Antonio Benito Galindo, Guillermo Perez Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20090210054
    Abstract: System, ophthalmic lens, and method for extending depth of focus includes an optic having a clear aperture disposed about a central axis. The optic includes a first surface and an opposing second surface. The first and second surfaces are configured to introduce an asymmetric aberration to the eye while maintaining the in-focus visual acuity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: AMO Regional Holdings
    Inventors: Hendrik Albert Weeber, Patricia Ann Piers, Pablo Artal, Silverstre Manzanera
  • Publication number: 20090036980
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of obtaining ophthalmic lens capable of reducing the aberrations of the eye comprising the steps of characterizing at least one corneal surface as a mathematical model, calculating the resulting aberrations of said corneal surface(s) by employing said mathematical model, selecting the optical power of the intraocular lens. From this information, an ophthalmic lens is modeled so a wavefront arriving from an optical system comprising said lens and corneal model obtains reduced aberrations in the eye. Also disclosed are ophthalmic lenses as obtained by the methods which are capable reducing aberrations of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: AMO GRONINGEN BV
    Inventors: Sverker Norrby, Pablo Artal, Patricia Ann Piers, Marrie Van Der Mooren
  • Publication number: 20070258044
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of obtaining ophthalmic lens capable of reducing the aberrations of the eye comprising the steps of characterizing at least one corneal surface as a mathematical model, calculating the resulting aberrations of said corneal surface(s) by employing said mathematical model, selecting the optical power of the intraocular lens. From this information, an ophthalmic lens is modeled so a wavefront arriving from an optical system comprising said lens and corneal model obtains reduced aberrations in the eye. Also disclosed are ophthalmic lenses as obtained by the methods which are capable reducing aberrations of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Sverker Norrby, Pablo Artal, Patricia Piers, Marrie Mooren
  • Patent number: 7241311
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of obtaining ophthalmic lens capable of reducing the aberrations of the eye comprising the steps of characterizing at least one corneal surface as a mathematical model, calculating the resulting aberrations of said corneal surface(s) by employing said mathematical model, selecting the optical power of the intraocular lens. From this information, an ophthalmic lens is modeled so a wavefront arriving from an optical system comprising said lens and corneal model obtains reduced aberrations in the eye. Also disclosed are ophthalmic lenses as obtained by the methods which are capable reducing aberrations of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: AMO Groningen
    Inventors: Sverker Norrby, Pablo Artal, Patricia Ann Piers, Marrie Van Der Mooren
  • Publication number: 20070121064
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of obtaining ophthalmic lens capable of reducing the aberrations of the eye comprising the steps of characterizing at least one corneal surface as a mathematical model, calculating the resulting aberrations of said corneal surface(s) by employing said mathematical model, selecting the optical power of the intraocular lens. From this information, an ophthalmic lens is modeled so a wavefront arriving from an optical system comprising said lens and corneal model obtains reduced aberrations in the eye. Also disclosed are ophthalmic lenses as obtained by the methods which are capable reducing aberrations of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: AMO GRONINGEN BV
    Inventors: Sverker Norrby, Pablo Artal, Patricia Piers, Marrie Van Der Mooren
  • Publication number: 20070093891
    Abstract: When fitting a patient for an intraocular lens, a series of measurements is taken on the patient's eye that determines a required lens power. Next, a range of preferred shape factors may be found, which determine the base (i.e., spherical) radii of the two lens surfaces, essentially independent of the lens power. The preferred shape factor adjusts the third-order coma of the lens to largely offset the coma of the cornea, so that the image at the retina has a reduced amount of third-order coma. Once a preferred shape factor is determined, the base radii of curvature of the anterior and posterior surfaces are determined from the shape factor and the lens power by algebraic formulas. Finally, one or more aspheric terms are added to one or both of the surfaces in the lens, so that the spherical aberration of the lens largely offsets the spherical aberration of the cornea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Juan Tabernero, Pablo Artal, Patricia Piers
  • Patent number: 6827444
    Abstract: A wavefront aberration of an eye is determined, e.g., in real time. The eye is illuminated, and the light reflected from the retina is converted into spots with a device such as a Hartmann-Shack detector. The displacement of each spot from where it would be in the absence of aberration allows calculation of the aberration. Each spot is located by an iterative technique in which a corresponding centroid is located in a box drawn on the image data, a smaller box is defined around the centroid, the centroid is located in the smaller box, and so on. The wavefront aberration is calculated from the centroid locations by using a matrix in which unusable data can be eliminated simply by eliminating rows of the matrix. Aberrations for different pupil sizes are handled in data taken for a single pupil size by renormalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: University of Rochester
    Inventors: David R. Williams, William J. Vaughn, Benjamin D. Singer, Heidi Hofer, Geun-Young Yoon, Pablo Artal, Juan Luis Arag{dot over (o)}n, Pedro Prieto, Fernando Vargas
  • Publication number: 20040088050
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of obtaining ophthalmic lens capable of reducing the aberrations of the eye comprising the steps of characterizing at least one corneal surface as a mathematical model, calculating the resulting aberrations of said corneal surface(s) by employing said mathematical model, selecting the optical power of the intraocular lens. From this information, an ophthalmic lens is modeled so a wavefront arriving from an optical system comprising said lens and corneal model obtains reduced aberrations in the eye. Also disclosed are ophthalmic lenses as obtained by the methods which are capable reducing aberrations of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Sverker Norrby, Pablo Artal, Patricia Ann Piers, Marrie Van Der Mooren