| 摘要 |
A system and method for improving the accommodative power of a focusing unit (e.g. an eye) involves increasing the flexibility of a first optical element in the unit (e.g. the cornea of the eye). Specifically, the needed flexibility is determined from diagnostic data, and the first optical element is structurally weakened according to the data. With this weakened structure (i.e. increased flexibility), the first element is better able to comply with configuration changes in a second optical element in the focusing unit (e.g. the lens of the eye). The consequence is, improved accommodation. For the present invention, the improved compliance to achieve optimal accommodation is accomplished either by performing appropriate LIOB on stromal tissue in the eye, or by application of a topical medium to selected areas on the anterior surface of the eye. |
