Optics: eye examining – vision testing and correcting – Spectacles and eyeglasses – Ophthalmic lenses or blanks
Patent
1975-12-08
1977-12-13
Rubin, David H.
Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting
Spectacles and eyeglasses
Ophthalmic lenses or blanks
G02C 706
Patent
active
040626296
ABSTRACT:
A progressive power ophthalmic lens is described on which one refractive surface is formed to provide zones at the top and bottom of the refractive surface having constant dioptric focal powers. The two zones having constant dioptric focal power are of different radii of curvature such that a near viewing zone is located at the bottom and a distance viewing zone is located at the top of the refractive surface. Between these two constant dioptric focal power zones lies an intermediate zone having progressive dioptric focal power within a range centered between the dioptric focal powers of the upper and lower zones. There is a downwardly positive discontinuity in the dioptric focal power at the boundary between at least one of the constant dioptric focal power zones and the intermediate zone having progressive dioptric focal power. This power discontinuity lowers the rate of addition of dioptric focal power through the progressive power intermediate zone. This decreased rate of addition limits the amount of astigmatism and distortion which are introduced into the peripheral zones of the refractive surface. The discontinuities are rendered invisible on the surface so that a smooth surface is provided on the progressive power ophthalmic lens and the refractive surface areas near the periphery of the lens are formed from sections of a figure of revolution.
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American Optical Corporation
Berkenstock, Jr. Howard R.
Rubin David H.
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