Systems and methods for the treatment of eye conditions
US12070416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0658
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices used to treat eyelids, meibomian glands, ducts, and surrounding tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, an eye treatment device is disclosed, which includes a scleral shield positionable proximate an inner surface of an eyelid, the scleral shield being made of, or coated with, an energy-absorbing material activated by a light energy, and an energy transducer positionable outside of the eyelid, the energy transducer configured to provide light energy at one or more wavelengths, including a first wavelength selected to heat the energy-absorbing material. Wherein, when the eyelid is positioned between the energy transducer and the scleral shield, the light energy from the energy transducer and the heated energy-absorbing material of the scleral shield conductively heats a target tissue region sufficiently to melt meibum within meibomian glands located within or adjacent to the target tissue region.
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