Collagen modulators for use in photoablation eximer laser keratectomy
US5861486A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2009/00872
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of smoothing irregular corneal surfaces and removing protuberances from corneal surfaces by photoablative eximer laser keratectomy is provided. Collagen compositions for use in making collagen modulators useful in photoablative procedures are described. These compositions are applied to irregular corneal surfaces in sufficient amounts to at least fill in depressions or other irregularities on a corneal surface and are converted into a modulator, as a gel or polymerized film, prior to photoablation. The collagen modulators facilitate the photoablative smoothing of irregular corneal surfaces and protect adjacent corneal tissue from undesired photoablation.
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