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Small diameter corneal inlay methods

US10835371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2016
Grant dateNov 17, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D11/023
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of manufacturing a corneal implant that include creating an implant body that has a meniscus shape, a diameter of approximately 2.5 mm or less, and an index of refraction of 1.376. The implant body can further have a central thickness and an outer edge thickness.

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