Cliara Awarded US Patent for Contact Lens Force Measurement Device

Cliara has been granted a United States patent for a device designed to accurately measure the force required to remove gas-permeable contact lenses from the eye, according to a company news release.

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. 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 patented force meter complements Cliara's portfolio of ocular devices, including the only robotic assistive device for contact lens insertion and removal.