Filtered Eyewear Optics for Peripheral Retinal Photostimulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing ocular photo-bio-stimulation technologies fail to effectively stimulate specific areas of the retina, particularly the mid and far peripheral regions, and lack a cosmetically appealing design for user wearability.

Innovation Solution

The invention employs targeted light stimulation using specific wavelengths to activate rods, ganglion cells, and cones, including melanopsin-containing ganglion cells, through filtered optics or lenses, enhancing dopamine production and reducing pain, while maintaining a discreet aesthetic.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing ocular photo-bio-stimulation technologies are used, then some retinal stimulation is achieved, but the mid and far peripheral retina areas are not effectively stimulated

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveretinal stimulation effectivenessVSAvoidretinal area coverage

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The lens is divided into multiple zones with different optical characteristics: a central zone for foveal stimulation and peripheral zones for stimulating mid and far peripheral retina areas. This segmentation allows targeted light delivery to different retinal regions that were previously not effectively stimulated.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different zones of the lens are designed with different optical properties (different refractive indices, curvatures, or coatings) to create distinct light focal points. The peripheral zones have specific optical characteristics that focus light onto the mid and far peripheral retina, while the central zone addresses foveal areas, providing localized quality variations for different retinal regions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If existing ocular photo-bio-stimulation technologies are used, then some retinal stimulation is achieved, but the design lacks cosmetic appeal and user wearability is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvephoto-bio-stimulation effectivenessVSAvoiduser wearability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The lens serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides optical correction for vision, delivers photo-bio-stimulation to various retinal areas, and maintains a cosmetically appealing appearance. By integrating these functions into a single lens design, the device becomes wearable without compromising any single aspect.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The lens incorporates specific optical characteristics and color properties that allow it to function as both a vision correction device and a photo-bio-stimulation device while maintaining aesthetic appeal. The lens can change or modulate light wavelengths to achieve stimulation effects while appearing natural or pleasing to the user.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #32Color changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution achieves comprehensive retina stimulation, increases dopamine levels, reduces pain, and improves mitochondrial function, addressing conditions like myopia, AMD, and neurological disorders, with a focus on discreet and user-friendly design.

Implementation Method 1

utilization of non-ionizing electromagnetic energy to trigger photochemical changes within cellular structures

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPhotochemical reactions: Photo-oxidation

Implementation Method 2

ocular photo-bio-stimulation, a biological technique to control or influence the activity of neurons or other cell types in, on or about the eye with light

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPhoto-bio-stimulation: Photoplastic Effect