System and method for correcting astigmatism using multiple paired arcuate laser generated corneal incisions
US10463541B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
407References
22Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2009/00872
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for the reduction or elimination of astigmatism in an eye that includes an astigmatism axis, the method including determining an astigmatism axis of an eye and forming a first set of incisions in a cornea of the eye that are bisected by the astigmatism axis. The method including forming a second set of incisions in the cornea that are bisected by the astigmatism axis, wherein the first set of incisions and the second set of incisions reduce or eliminate astigmatism in the eye.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.