Method of insertion of keratoprostheses

US6423093B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• The Lions Eye Institute of Western Australia, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Celia Hicks · Dubbo, AU
• Geoffrey Crawford · Perth, AU
• Traian Vasile Chirila · Joondalup, AU
• Ian Constable · Fremantle, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 26, 2000
• Grant date: Jul 23, 2002
• Expiry date: Jul 26, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F9/007
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a method of insertion of keratoprostheses, and in particular, a method of surgical insertion and placement of a soft hydrogel prosthetic corneal device into the host cornea. The method of the invention provides a greatly improved rate of success for the implantation and retention of the device.