Ophthalmic knife and methods of use
US12171694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/00736
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an ophthalmic knife and methods of its use for treatment of various conditions including eye diseases, such as glaucoma, using minimally invasive surgical techniques. The device is configured for cutting the tissues within the eye, for example, a trabecular meshwork (TM).
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