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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATION OF COMPONENTS OF AN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC LENS

  • US 20120075574A1
  • Filed: 12/06/2011
  • Published: 03/29/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/28/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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14. A method of activating an energized ophthalmic lens comprising:

  • providing an external signal source to the energized ophthalmic lens, wherein the energized ophthalmic lens may be worn such that a physiological eyelid represents one or more of;

    a screen between an ambient light source and the ophthalmic lens and a mechanical pressure conduit to the ophthalmic lens;

    detecting the external signal source via a first component comprising the energized ophthalmic lens; and

    altering a state of a second component comprising the energized ophthalmic lens, wherein said second component is in electrical communication with an energy source to receive energy from the energy source based upon the detection of the external signal by the activation device and cause the ophthalmic lens to excrete one or more of the active agents based upon the detection of the external signal.

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