METHOD OF MODIFYING AN OPHTHALMIC LENS BY LASER ABLATION

This invention discloses methods and apparatus for modifying a silicone contact lens via laser ablation and a resulting modified lens. In some embodiments a lens is ablated in a hydrated state. A lens may also be ablated in an environment of decreased oxygen content.

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Hauptverfasser:	WIDMAN, Michael F, MAHADEVAN, Shivkumar, ROONEY, Thomas R
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng ; fre ; ger
Schlagworte:	PERFORMING OPERATIONS PRODUCING PARTICULAR ARTICLES FROM PLASTICS OR FROM SUBSTANCESIN A PLASTIC STATE TRANSPORTING WORKING OF PLASTICS WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE, IN GENERAL
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Zusammenfassung:	This invention discloses methods and apparatus for modifying a silicone contact lens via laser ablation and a resulting modified lens. In some embodiments a lens is ablated in a hydrated state. A lens may also be ablated in an environment of decreased oxygen content.