Programmable corrective lenses

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1998-11-27

2000-10-31

Sugarman, Scott J.

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Spectacles and eyeglasses

Ophthalmic lenses or blanks

351160H, 351177, 359 19, G02C 704

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061391468

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an ophthalmic lens, which uses a volume HOE to provide an optical power. The ophthalmic lens is produced by a highly flexible production process such that a variety of different ametropic conditions can be accommodated.

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