Methods for treating eye conditions
US7461658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2009/00865
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Architectures and techniques for treating conditions of the eye, such as presbyopia, utilize sources of treatment energy, such as electromagnetic energy emitting devices, to implement non-corneal manipulations. According to these devices and methods, the sources of treatment energy are activated to direct energy onto parts of the eye, such as the conjunctiva and sclera, to treat presbyopia. The treatments can affect at least one property of the eye and enhance an accommodation of the eye.
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