Ophthalmic illumination profiles and associated devices, systems, and methods
US10016248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ophthalmic illumination apparatus can include a body sized and shaped for grasping by a user. The apparatus can also include a cannula coupled to the body and configured to be positioned within an eye of a patient. The apparatus can further include a first optical fiber disposed within the cannula. The first optical fiber can be configured to transmit light having a first angular profile. The apparatus can also include a second optical fiber disposed within the cannula. The second optical fiber is configured to transmit light having a second angular profile. A method of surgical illumination can include illuminating an eye of a patient with light having a first angular profile. The method can also include illuminating the eye of the patient with light having a second angular profile. The different angular profiles can be transmitted by different optical fibers disposed within a cannula positioned within the eye.
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