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Apparatus with filter to treat macular degeneration and method of treating macular degeneration

US11890051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2017
Grant dateFeb 6, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C7/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed for treating macular degeneration including an optical filter configured to be mated with the ophthalmic lens, the filter having a surface wherein at least a portion of the surface comprises non-transmissive material that may distribute power from a light beam creating a plurality of light beams. A method of treating macular degeneration using the optical filter is also disclosed.

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