Binocular lens systems

This invention relates to binocular lens systems which comprise ophthalmic lenses. The lenses may be adapted for implantation in an eye such as intraocular lenses(IOLS) or adapted to be disposed on or in the cornea such as contact lenses or corneal inlays. An binocular lens system for improving the...

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Main Authors Steinert, Roger F, Lang, Alan J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.03.2003
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Summary:This invention relates to binocular lens systems which comprise ophthalmic lenses. The lenses may be adapted for implantation in an eye such as intraocular lenses(IOLS) or adapted to be disposed on or in the cornea such as contact lenses or corneal inlays. An binocular lens system for improving the vision of a patient including first and second ophthalmic lenses. Each of these lenses is adapted for implantation in an eye or to be disposed on or in the cornea. The first lens is biased for distance vision and the second ophthalmic lens is biased for near vision. The ophthalmic lenses may be intraocular lenses which are implanted in the eyes of a patient following removal of the natural lens.