Patent ID: 9690116
Date: 2017-06-27
CPC Classifications: B29D,G02C

Claim:
1. An energized ophthalmic lens device with a variable optic insert comprising: an ophthalmic lens comprising an optical zone and a non-optical zone; an energy source; the variable optic insert comprising at least a portion within the optical zone, the variable optic insert comprising a first and second electrode, wherein the first and second electrodes are transparent, and wherein between the first and second electrodes no other electrodes reside; the variable optic insert comprising a layer of liquid crystal material, wherein the layer of liquid crystal material is located between the first and second electrode; at least a first layer of dielectric material between the layer of liquid crystal material and the first electrode, wherein the first layer of dielectric material varies in thickness across a region within the optical zone; and a wearer-controlled adjustment device.