Ocular Photo-Bio-Stimulation Optics for Peripheral Retina Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ocular photo-bio-stimulation technologies fail to effectively stimulate a significant portion of the retina, particularly the mid and far peripheral areas, and lack a cosmetically appealing design, while also not maximizing the physiological response by targeting a sufficient number of melanopsin ganglion cells and rods.
Innovation Solution
The invention employs targeted light stimulation of specific wavelengths to the entire retina, including peripheral regions, using electronic displays and optics that enhance ocular photo-bio-stimulation by stimulating rods, ganglion cells, and cones, with specific objectives such as increasing dopamine, reducing pain, and improving mitochondrial function, while ensuring a cosmetically appealing design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If existing ocular photo-bio-stimulation technologies are used, then some retinal stimulation is achieved, but the mid and far peripheral areas of the retina are not effectively stimulated
Solution Approach 1:
The optical system segments the retinal surface into multiple zones (central, mid-peripheral, far-peripheral) and applies different light delivery strategies to each zone. The system uses a combination of direct optical stimulation and reflected light pathways to ensure comprehensive coverage across all retinal areas, with particular emphasis on activating the peripheral regions that are typically overlooked by conventional single-zone approaches.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces spatial dimensionality by utilizing reflected light pathways and multiple optical angles to stimulate the peripheral retina. Instead of relying solely on direct axial light delivery, the system employs off-axis light reflection to reach the mid and far peripheral areas, effectively adding a spatial dimension to the stimulation approach.
2Reliability
If existing ocular photo-bio-stimulation technologies are used, then some physiological response is elicited, but the response is not maximized by targeting sufficient melanopsin ganglion cells and rods
Solution Approach 1:
The optical system applies local quality by selectively stimulating different retinal regions with appropriate light characteristics. The system optimizes light intensity, wavelength, and duration for specific zones (central vs. peripheral retina) to maximize activation of melanopsin-containing ganglion cells and rods in each region, thereby enhancing the overall physiological response magnitude.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts stimulation parameters including light intensity, spectral composition, and exposure duration to optimize the physiological response. By modulating these parameters across different retinal zones and time periods, the system maximizes the activation of photo-sensitive cells while minimizing unwanted effects.
3Ease of operation
If existing ocular photo-bio-stimulation technologies are used, then the device function is achieved, but the design is not cosmetically appealing
Solution Approach 1:
The optical system employs nesting by integrating multiple functional elements within a compact, layered structure. The system combines direct optical elements, reflected light pathways, and peripheral stimulation components into a unified design that maintains cosmetic appeal while delivering comprehensive retinal stimulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses intermediary optical elements such as mirrors and reflective surfaces to achieve peripheral retinal stimulation without requiring direct access to those areas. These intermediaries enable the stimulation function while maintaining a clean, cosmetically appealing external appearance.
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, enhances physiological responses, and addresses conditions like myopia, ADHD, and age-related macular degeneration, while maintaining a discreet appearance.
Implementation Method 1
photoreceptor cells including rods, cones, and intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) that contain the photopigment melanopsin... light stimulation is targeted at or to the rods... the light stimulation is targeted at or to the ganglion cells... targeted at or to the cones, rods and ganglion cells
Implementation Method 2
Exposure to blue light wavelengths stimulates the body's production of serotonin and dopamine... When increasing dopamine in the eye and/or retina, ocular photo-bio-stimulation blue light having wavelengths within the range of 450 nm to 510 nm can be used
Implementation Method 3
In still other embodiments the use of light wavelengths in the range of 650 nm+/â30 nm can improve mitochondria function and/or reduce age related inflammation in the eye of the user
Implementation Method 4
green light can alleviate or reduce pain by stimulating cone cells, which then initiate a signaling pathway that results in the activation of opioid receptors in the DRN
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AI summary
A system providing ocular photo-bio-stimulation therapy.