Correction of defects in the eye and compositions therefor
US4542542A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 1983 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In the replacement of the lens of an eye, the lens is removed from its natural capsule to leave the capsule intact and a curable polymer composition is injected into the lens capsule where the composition cures to form in sitre a solid, synthetic lens which is optically clear and allows the eye to function.
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