Patent ID: 9033534
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
1. A low-vision aid, comprising: an elongate housing, including; a plurality of lensed LED lights located in the elongate housing in a substantially horizontal arrangement, the plurality of lights generating a peak intensity of at least 1000 lux; a Fresnel lens with negative focal length, a flat surface of the lens facing into the housing and a ridged surface of the lens facing out of the housing; and at least two clips, each clip comprising a superior region tiltably coupled to the elongate housing, an inferior region configured to attach to an eyeglass frame, an anterior surface and a posterior surface between the superior and inferior regions, wherein the elongate housing protrudes anteriorly to the anterior surface of each clip and the elongate housing is substantially flush with the posterior surface of each clip; and a power pack coupled to the elongate housing by electrical wire; wherein the low-vision aid generates an illumination field comprising a peak intensity, an illumination area that is 40 cm from and perpendicular to the plurality of lights and is no more than 120 cm