OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention relates to an ophthalmic device with an intraocular pressure monitoring system and associated methods. In some embodiments, the ophthalmic device can be a contact lens with an intraocular pressure monitoring system that is not dependent on eye ball shape or change over time. Further, the intraocular pressure monitoring system may include elements for delivering audible and/or visual messages to the user that can be useful for the monitoring and treatment of glaucoma. The audible and/or visual messages can be signals communicated to the user using one or both of the ophthalmic device and a wireless device in communication with the ophthalmic device.

主权项

1. An ophthalmic device with an intraocular pressure monitoring system, the ophthalmic device comprising:
a media insert comprising a front curve arcuate surface and a back curve arcuate surface, wherein the front curve arcuate surface and the back curve arcuate surface form a cavity capable of containing an energy source dimensioned to conform to an area within the cavity, wherein the energy source is in electrical connection and capable of energizing a micro-piezoelectric element with an electronic feedback circuit and a controller, the controller comprising a computer processor in digital communication with a digital media storage device and wherein the digital media storage device stores software code; a transmitter in logical communication with the processor and also in logical communication with a communication network, wherein the software is executable upon demand and operative with the processor to: output a signal using the micro-piezoelectric element; detect the change of the outputted signal using the electronic feedback circuit; and determine the intraocular pressure of a user's eye using the detected change of said outputted signal.