Cliara LLC Awarded U.S. Patent for Contact Lens Force Measurement Device
[Sunny Isles Beach, FL – March 25, 2024] – Cliara LLC, a developer of advanced ocular devices, has been granted its fifth United States patent, for a novel device that accurately measures the force required to remove gas-permeable contact lenses from the eye. This latest innovation is expected to contribute significantly to the safety and comfort of contact lens wearers.
The patented force meter complements Cliara LLC’s portfolio of ocular devices, including the only robotic assistive device for contact lens insertion and removal. The force meter represents Cliara LLC’s ongoing commitment to improving the contact lens experience through technological advancements.
Cliara LLC is collaborating with BostonSight and LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in a clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness and applications of the device. The study is led by Karen G. Carrasquillo, OD, PhD, Senior VP of Clinical and Professional Affairs at BostonSight, and a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, the Scleral Lens Education Society, and the British Contact Lens Association. The research is being conducted at LVPEI in Hyderabad, India, under the supervision of Dr. Simmy Chaudhary, MS, Ophthalmologist in Cornea and Anterior Segment, and Kiranmayi Chappidi, Associate Optometrist.
“The issuance of this patent marks a significant milestone for Cliara LLC,” said Craig Hershoff, Founder of Cliara LLC. “Our collaboration with BostonSight and the study at LVPEI are integral to our efforts in bringing innovative solutions to the field of optometry.”
For additional information about Cliara LLC and their patented contact lens devices, please contact Craig@Cliaraeyes.com.
About Cliara LLC: Cliara LLC specializes in the development of innovative devices for contact lens users, focusing on enhancing user safety and convenience. Cliara Llc was founded by Craig Hershoff, a scleral contact lens patient, for the purpose of making contact lens handling easier. Cliara Llc has been awarded five United States patents covering contact lens handling devices, including the Cliara Lens Robot, the first electronically controlled assistive device for handling contact lenses, and the Cliara Chio, a technically advanced handheld device.
About BostonSight®:BostonSight is a nonprofit healthcare organization that advances the treatment of diseased or damaged corneas and dry eye. Their ongoing commitment to research and achieving optimal patient outcomes through innovative scleral lens design, education, and technology have saved the sight of thousands of people around the world. PROSE® is their medical treatment for the most severe or challenging ocular surface disease cases, delivered via specially trained eye care professionals at top tertiary eye centers. BostonSight SCLERAL® is their commercially available scleral lens used by optometrists worldwide. BostonSight SCLERAL has partnerships with Spectrum International in Latin America, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in the Middle East and India, Conóptica in Europe, and Moorfields Eye Hospital in the UK. Learn more at www.bostonsight.org.
About LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI): Established in 1987, LVPEI is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Prevention of Blindness and a comprehensive eye health facility. The Institute encompasses ten areas of operation, including Clinical Services, Education, Research, Vision Rehabilitation, Rural and Community Eye Health, Eye Banking, Advocacy and Policy Planning, Capacity Building, Innovation, and Product Development. LVPEI is managed by two not-for-profit entities – Hyderabad Eye Institute (HEI) and Hyderabad Eye Research Foundation (HERF).
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