I like your GRIN: design methods for gradient-index progressive addition lenses

David J. Fischer; Duncan T. Moore

doi:10.1117/12.486450

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23 December 2002 I like your GRIN: Deign methods for gradient-index progressive addition lenses

David J. Fischer, Duncan T. Moore

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Proceedings Volume 4832, International Optical Design Conference 2002; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.486450
Event: International Optical Design Conference 2002, 2002, Tucson, AZ, United States

Abstract

Progressive addition lenses (PALs) are vision correction lenses with a continuous change in power, used to treat the physical condition presbyopia. These lenses are currently fabricated using non-rotationally symmetric surfaces to achieve the focal power transition and aberration control. In this research, we consider the use of Gradient-Index (GRIN) designs for providing both power progression and aberration control. The use of B-Spline curves for GRIN representation is explained. Design methods and simulation results for GRIN PALs are presented. Possible uses for the design methods with other lenses, such as unifocal lenses and axicons, are also discussed.

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David J. Fischer and Duncan T. Moore "I like your GRIN: Deign methods for gradient-index progressive addition lenses", Proc. SPIE 4832, International Optical Design Conference 2002, (23 December 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.486450

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