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Optimization of High Definition and Extended Depth of Field Intraocular Lens

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Published March 25th, 2026
Detected April 1st, 2026
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Summary

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4507626A1 filed by Z Optics, Inc. for an extended depth of field intraocular lens design with optimized high definition optics. The patent application covers an improved intraocular lens technology intended for cataract surgery and vision correction applications. The publication includes international patent classifications A61F 2/16 and G02B 27/00.

What changed

The EPO published patent application EP4507626A1 for Z Optics' extended depth of field intraocular lens system. The patent covers optimization of high definition optics and extended depth of field technology for intraocular lenses, classified under A61F 2/16 (intraocular lenses), G02B 27/00 (optical systems), and B29D 11/02 (manufacturing methods for optical elements). The application designates all relevant European member states for patent protection.

This is an informational patent publication notice with no regulatory compliance requirements. Companies developing competing intraocular lens products should review the claims to assess potential freedom-to-operate implications. Medical device manufacturers in the ophthalmic space should monitor this and similar patent publications for competitive intelligence and potential licensing considerations.

Source document (simplified)

← EPO Patent Bulletin

OPTIMIZATION OF HIGH DEFINITION AND EXTENDED DEPTH OF FIELD INTRAOCULAR LENS

Publication EP4507626A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026

Applicants

Z Optics, Inc.

Inventors

SCHUSTER, Matthew

IPC Classifications

A61F 2/16 20060101AFI20260216BHEP G02B 27/00 20060101ALN20260216BHEP B29D 11/02 20060101ALN20260216BHEP

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, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR

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Named provisions

A61F 2/16 - Intraocular Lenses G02B 27/00 - Optical Systems B29D 11/02 - Manufacturing of Optical Elements

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Classification

Agency
EPO
Published
March 25th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
EP4507626A1

Who this affects

Applies to
Medical device makers Manufacturers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing
Activity scope
Patent Filing Medical Device Innovation Intellectual Property Protection
Geographic scope
European Union EU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Medical Devices Healthcare

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