Intraocular pressure monitoring/measuring apparatus and method
US6712764B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/00781
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method of monitoring/measuring intraocular pressure in an eye includes a miniature pressure sensor having an attachment for connecting the miniature pressure sensor to the iris of the eye or an intraocular lens. The miniature pressure sensor is preferably a Polysilicon Resonant Transducer (PRT).
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