Treatment and inhibition of retinopathy of prematurity
US5336248A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/0621
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of or the inhibition of retinopathy of prematurity and to a method for treating or for inhibiting retinopathy of prematurity. The apparatus provided in accordance with the present invention includes a component or system for providing substantially only red light. Thus, light is provided having a wave band of approximately 612 nm or more. Furthermore, at least the patient's head is received in a device that limits the light which reaches the patient's eyes to the aforementioned red light. Thus, the patient is allowed to see substantially only red light.
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