Retinal illumination system
US10004394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A solid state illuminator can be used for a variety of surgery procedures, such as retinal surgery. A retinal illumination system my have at least one light emitting diode located on a substrate with the substrate positioned on an eye of a patient. A light pipe can continuously extend from the light emitting diode into a sclera of the eye via a cannula. A system controller may be configured to activate the light emitting diode to illuminate an interior of the eye.
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