Abstract:
The present invention includes methods and apparatus for forming a biomedical device, such as an ophthalmic lens, wherein the biomedical device is formed with a mold part which is water soluble.
Abstract:
The present invention includes molds for forming ophthalmic lenses, such as contact lens. In particular, the present invention relates to apparatus, molds and methods for fashioning mold parts used to fashion an ophthalmic lens which includes cooling a mold structure used to fashion a mold part prior to depositing a molten material into the mold structure.
Abstract:
The present invention provides for an optical assembly using two ultra-thin optical pieces (102, 202) defining the outer bound of the assembly with a liquid core and methods of forming said assembly. In particular, the present in invention discloses the handling and arrangements of said ultra-thin optical pieces to prevent deformation and loss of optical quality of said ultra-thin optical pieces. The ultra-thin optical pieces can be from 25-200 microns and their structural integrity can be preserved through uninterrupted support by substates (101, 201) throughout the encapsulation of one or more fluids, e.g., a saline solution (301) and an oil solution (305), which can be used to form a liquid meniscus lens. In some embodiments, interlocking features (115) included in the ultra-thin optical parts can be included in order to help create the seal and/or provide structural support to the liquid lens assembly. In another embodiment, the supporting pieces to the ultra-thin optical components have an interlocking or centering mechanism, to aid in the assembly and sealing of said optical assembly.