Method for refracting and dispensing electro-active spectacles

Details Method for refracting and dispensing electro-active spectacles Method for refracting and dispensing electro-active spectacles

2000-06-23

2002-12-10

Manuel, George (Department: 3737)

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Eye examining or testing instrument

Subjective type

C351S246000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06491394

ABSTRACT:

This invention relates to the following co-pending applications, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety:
“System, Apparatus, and Method for Correcting Vision Using an Electro-Active Lens”, Ser. No. 09/602,013, filed Jun. 23, 2000;
“System, Apparatus, and Method for Correcting Vision Using Electro-Active Spectacles”, Ser. No. 09/602,012, filed Jun. 23, 2000; and
“System, Apparatus, and Method for Reducing Birefringence”, Ser. No. 09/603,736, filed Jun. 23, 2000.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of vision correction, and, more particularly, to a system, apparatus, and method for correcting vision using an electro-active lens.


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