Treatment with magnetic fluids
US6135118A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating retinal detachment in an eye is provided. The method includes inserting a magnetic fluid into the vitreal chamber of the eye and applying a magnetized scleral buckle to the eye to treat retinal detachment.
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