Methods and viewing systems for inhibiting ocular refractive disorders from progressing

Abstract

A method for retarding or reversing progression of myopia of a viewer includes providing an object in front of the viewer; providing a transparent layer between the viewer and the object; and providing a primary image on the transparent layer, the transparent layer allows the viewer to see the object as a secondary image simultaneously with the primary image, wherein the secondary image is focused in front of the central region of the retina. A method for reducing hyperopia of a viewer includes providing an object in front of the viewer to provide a primary image; providing a transparent layer between the viewer and the object; providing a secondary image on the transparent layer, the transparent layer allows the viewer to see the primary image simultaneously with the secondary image, wherein the secondary image is focused behind the central region of the retina. Other systems are also described herein.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to methods and systems for inhibiting the development or progression of refractive disorders of an eye, with the emphasis on myopia and / or hyperopia.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Shortsightedness or myopia and farsightedness or hyperopia are common refractive disorders of human eyes. Objects beyond a distance from a myopic person are focused in front of the retina, and objects beyond a distance from a hyperopic person are focused behind the retina, and consequently the objects are perceived as blurry images.[0003]Myopia develops when the eye grows excessively larger than the focal length of the eye. Myopia usually progresses in human eyes over time and is typically managed by regularly renewed prescriptions of optical lenses such as corrective spectacles and contact lenses. Those lenses provide clear vision but do not retard progression of myopia. Undesirable sight-threatening eye diseases are also associated with high levels of ...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides methods for retarding or reversing progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in viewers. This is achieved by providing an object in front of the viewer and using a transparent layer with a primary image (usually focused in front of the viewer's central region) and a secondary image (usually focused behind the central region). By providing the secondary image on the transparent layer, the viewer can see the primary image simultaneously with the secondary image, and the secondary image can be focused in front of the central region of the retina. This method can also reduce hyperopia (farsightedness) in viewers. Additionally, the patent describes an alternative method for providing the primary image on a reflective surface facing the viewer, with the secondary image being focused in front of the central region of the retina. This allows for the viewing of the object's image through reflection.

Problems solved by technology

Hyperopia is typically managed by prescriptions of corrective optical lenses which temporarily provide clear vision but do not heal or eliminate the disorder permanently.

However, those methods comprise the prescription and the use of specialty lenses which may not be suitable for all people.

Since it is known that the protective effect of defocus is directly correlated with the area of retinal area exposed to it, their design may not achieve maximum effectiveness as defocus is not induced on the central retina.

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