Freeform contact lens solution for myopia

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to contact lenses for use with eyes experiencing eye-length related disorders, like myopia. This invention relates to contact lens for managing myopia wherein the contact lens comprises of an optical zone about an optical axis and a non-optical peripheral carrier zone about the optical zone; wherein the optical zone is configured with a substantially single vision power profile providing correction for the eye, and a decentred second region configured with an astigmatic, or toric, or asymmetric power distribution, the second region located substantially away from the optical centre and configured to provide at least in part a regional conoid or interval of Sturm producing an optical stop signal for the eye; and wherein the non-optical peripheral carrier zone is configured with a thickness profile that is substantially rotationally symmetric to further provide a temporally and spatially varying stop signals to reduce myopia progression.