Handheld ophthalmic laser system with replaceable contact tips and treatment guide
US11576569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some embodiments, an ophthalmic laser system may be provided that does not include a traditional laser console. Instead, the treatment device may be configured to house the treatment light source within the device handle. Additionally, in some embodiments, the handheld treatment device may include a user interface, such as dials and buttons, for adjusting various parameters of the therapeutic light. With certain embodiments, the self-contained handheld treatment device may be operated independent of an AC power source. For example, in some embodiments, the handheld treatment device may be battery powered. Additionally, the handheld treatment device may be disposable or may utilize replaceable distal tips in certain embodiments. Certain embodiments may be particularly designed for transscleral cyclophotocoagulation. Also, treatment guides are provided that may be configured to couple with a treatment device to align the device with a target tissue of the eye.
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