Method and device for improved corneal sections
US6514266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A keratome includes a head assembly having a cutting head and blade for cutting corneal tissue and an applanation member associated with the cutting head. The keratome includes an eyeball retaining structure and at least one sensor is associated with the keratome providing measurement of a respective at least one operative factor during cutting of the corneal tissue.
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