Methods and lenses for correction of chromatic aberration

Details Methods and lenses for correction of chromatic aberration Methods and lenses for correction of chromatic aberration

2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Martinez, Joseph (Department: 2873)

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Spectacles and eyeglasses

Ophthalmic lenses or blanks

Reexamination Certificate

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07918555

ABSTRACT:
The subject invention provides lenses, and methods for designing and manufacturing these lenses, with reduced chromatic aberration. Advantageously, these lenses are specifically designed to correct chromatic aberration that results as multichromatic light passes through the lenses.

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