Multifocal contact lens and method and apparatus for making the

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1995-10-02

1998-03-03

Nelms, David C.

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Spectacles and eyeglasses

Ophthalmic lenses or blanks

G02C 704

Patent

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057241201

ABSTRACT:
A monocentric, multivision contact lens having a single optical axis and an anterior side. A first spherical vision surface is disposed on first portion of the anterior side and has a first radius of curvature and a first center of curvature disposed along the single optical axis. A second spherical vision surface is disposed on a second portion of the anterior side and has a second radius of curvature and a second center of curvature disposed along the single optical axis. A transition surface is disposed intermediate the first portion and the second portion and has a plurality of centers of curvature disposed along the single optical axis. A method of making a monocentric contact lens and a mandrel for mounting a lens on a lathe for producing a monocentric contact lens are disclosed.

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