Abstract: A method and system for correcting vision in an eye that uses a wavefront-customized phakic or pseudophakic Intraocular Lens (IOL), the method comprising: (1) measuring wavefront aberrations of the eye; (2) designing a wavefront-customized correction profile for an IOL; (3) creating a customized IOL with the customized correction profile; and (4) implanting the customized IOL in the eye, without having to remove the natural lens. Alternatively, an uncorrected IOL is implanted first, followed by scanning a femtosecond laser spot across the implanted IOL to locally change the Index of Refraction of the IOL material and create an in-situ customized IOL.

Abstract: This invention comprises a combined optical wavefront aberrometer and topographer system that is used in conjunction with a contact lens that has a plurality of fiducial marks disposed on the lens. The fiducial marks are located radially inside of the undilated pupil's diameter. The optical imaging capacity of the aberrometer is used to measure and monitor any misalignments of the contact lens's position (XY decentration) and/or rotation. Image analysis algorithms are used to track the positions of the fiducial marks, and, hence, the amount of geometric misalignment of the contact lens can be calculated. The fiducial marks can comprise micro ink spots, or depressions in the surface of the contact lens (e.g., divots, dimples, pits), or other small surface features, including raised bumps, which can help to stabilize motions of the contact lens on the eye.

Abstract: Method steps for correcting vision in an eye that uses a customized phakic IOL composing: (1) measuring one or more wavefront aberrations of the eye: (2) designing a wavefront-customized correction profile for an Intraocular Lens (IOL); (3) creating a customized IOL with the customized correction profile; and (4) implanting the customized IOL in the eye. Alternatively, an uncorrected IOL is first implanted and aligned in the eye, followed by in-situ scanning a femtosecond laser spot across the implanted IOL to locally change the Index of Refraction of the IOL material and create an in-situ customized IOL.

Abstract: A system for correcting vision in an eye that uses a premium, customized IOL, the system comprising: (1) optical aberrometer means for measuring wavefront aberrations of the eye; (2) computer means for designing a wavefront-customized correction profile for the IOL; (3) manufacturing means for creating a customized IOL with the wavefront-corrected profile; and (4) surgical means for implanting the customized IOL in the eye. Alternatively an uncorrected IOL is first implanted and aligned in the eye, followed by in-situ scanning a femtosecond laser spot across the implanted IOL to locally change an index of Refraction of the IOL material in-situ.

Abstract: This invention, a Purkinjenator™ optical system, is an eye-tracker and methodology for tracking Purkinje reflection images from a human eye in real-time, which allows for the XYZ position and tip/tilt of structures inside the eye to be determined in real-time. When used in combination with programmable groups of IR LED light sources, unique patterns of Purkinje reflections from internal surfaces (and corneal surfaces) can be identified. Thus, XYZ positioning and tip/tilt of internal structures can be accurately and rapidly determined. An Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) optical system can be combined with the Purkinjenator™ optical system to provide Z-axis distance information.