Scanning laser device and methods of use
US7311723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one aspect, the invention provides vision prosthesis systems. Exemplary vision prosthesis systems of the invention comprise a light energy generator operably connected to a wearable head piece comprising a device for directing light energy produced by the light energy generator onto a mammalian retina, wherein the light energy generator is tuned to emit light energy of sufficient power to modulate neural activity in the retina. In another aspect, the invention provides methods for irradiating neurons in the retina of the mammalian eye by directing light energy produced by a light energy generator onto a mammalian retina. The methods of the invention may be used to directly modulate the activity of retinal neurons or to introduce molecules into retinal cells.
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