Ophthalmic lenses with communication system

Abstract

An ophthalmic device is disclosed that includes a communication system including an antenna energy receiver and a processor configured to generate a unique identifier. The unique identifier may be or include a pedigree feature that can be accessed to deter users from obtaining counterfeit ophthalmic devices. The communication system may be small enough to allow incorporation into the ophthalmic device without significantly obstructing the field of view and / or be positioned in a Media Insert having a substantially opaque component positioned outside of the Optic Zone .

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to ophthalmic lenses, and more particularly to hydrogel lenses including antenna communication systems. Background technique [0002] Traditionally, ophthalmic devices such as hydrogel lenses, intraocular lenses or punctal plugs have included corrective, cosmetic or therapeutic properties. For example, contact lenses can provide vision correcting functionality, cosmetic enhancement, and / or therapeutic benefits. Each function is provided by the physical properties of the contact lens. For example, refractive properties can provide vision correcting functionality, pigments can provide cosmetic enhancement, and active agents can provide therapeutic functionality. [0003] The ophthalmic lens manufacturing process includes, for example, sandwiching the monolith between back curve (upper) and front curve (lower) mold segments carried in a mold array. The monomers are polymerized to form a lens, which is then remov...

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Problems solved by technology

[0005] Troubleshooting the desired automated process control is sometimes of greater complexity as new methods and lens assemblies are developed

Furthermore, since some faults may not be detected until defective ophthalmic lenses are detected during the quality control process, fault identification and correction often results in time delays, resulting in wasted production time and materials

Thus, while the aforementioned production processes have some efficacy in the production of soft contact lenses, they suffer from several disadvantages that hinder the development of high-speed automated production lines capable of producing high-quality ophthalmic lenses

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