Binder of energized components in an ophthalmic lens

Abstract

The invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with an energy source incorporated therein.

Description

[0001] Related Patent Applications [0002] This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 192,765, entitled "Energized Ophthalmic lens," filed September 22, 2008 and also claims a continuation-in-part of an application filed in 2009 The priority of US Patent Application 12 / 557,016, entitled "Energized Ophthalmic Lenses," filed September 10, the respective contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for forming energized ophthalmic lenses, and more particularly, in some embodiments, to bonding one or more energy sources and components within ophthalmic lens molds to facilitate the formation of energized ophthalmic lenses method. Background technique [0004] Traditionally, ophthalmic devices such as contact lenses, intraocular lenses or punctal plugs have included biocompatible devices with corrective, cosmetic or therapeutic properties. For ex...

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Problems solved by technology

However, such devices lack an independent power-up mechanism

While wires can be connected between the lens and the battery to power the semiconductor device, there are theories that the device could be powered wirelessly, although no such wireless powering mechanism is currently available

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