a method and business architecture for providing vision correction to a patient involves obtaining wavefront aberration measurement information and , optionally , patient history data , ordering data , dispensing data , billing data , and other information , from the patient ; transmitting the various data to respective appropriate platforms , e . g ., transmitting the wavefront aberration information to a custom lens supply platform ; producing a custom lens for the patient ; and delivering a custom lens to the patient in a personalized manner . the method further involves fitting and measurement processes including in - situ lens shaping and custom manufacture of contact lenses , iols , inlays or onlays by laser ablation , lathing , casting / molding and machining . business architectures according to the invention include segregating vision correction method steps into contractual , revenue generating business transactions .