Corneal crosslinking with oxygenation
US10010449B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0048
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In corneal crosslinking by applying a photoactivated crosslinking facilitator such as riboflavin to the cornea and irradiating the cornea with light, the cornea is contacted with a liquid (33) containing a source of oxygen during irradiation. The liquid transfers oxygen to the cornea to facilitate crosslinking.
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