System and Method for Determining Appropriate Moment for Modifying Myopia Control Solution
Summary
The European Patent Office published patent EP4264361A2 to Essilor International for a system and method determining appropriate timing for modifying or changing an initial myopia control solution. The patent covers algorithmic analysis of patient response data to optimize intervention timing in myopia treatment. The invention relates to ophthalmic devices and health informatics using classification codes G16H for healthcare ICT.
What changed
EPO granted patent EP4264361A2 to Essilor International (applicants: Toh Yin Zhen Janice, Paille Damien, Garcin Gilles) covering a system and method for determining when to modify or change a myopia control solution. The patent utilizes health informatics classification codes (G16H 20/10, 20/30, 20/40, 40/63, 50/70) and relates to ophthalmic device technology (IPC: G02C 7/02, A61F 9/00, A61B 3/00). The designated states cover all EPO member states including DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, ES, and others.
This patent publication represents a formal intellectual property grant with no immediate compliance obligations for third parties. Entities developing competitive myopia control solutions should review the patent claims to assess potential licensing requirements or design-around considerations. The patent does not impose regulatory obligations but establishes enforceable intellectual property rights in designated EPO member states.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN APPROPRIATE MOMENT FOR MODIFYING OR CHANGING AN INITIAL MYOPIA CONTROL SOLUTION
Publication EP4264361A2 Kind: A2 Mar 25, 2026
Applicants
Essilor International
Inventors
TOH, Yin Zhen Janice, PAILLE, Damien, GARCIN, Gilles
IPC Classifications
G02C 7/02 20060101AFI20230602BHEP A61F 9/00 20060101ALI20230602BHEP A61B 3/00 20060101ALI20230602BHEP G16H 20/10 20180101ALI20230602BHEP G16H 20/30 20180101ALI20230602BHEP G16H 20/40 20180101ALI20230602BHEP G16H 40/63 20180101ALI20230602BHEP G16H 50/70 20180101ALI20230602BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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