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System and method for resecting corneal tissue using non-continuous initial incisions

US7887532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2006
Grant dateFeb 15, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2009/00897
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for resecting corneal tissue is disclosed. A resection pattern is selected for resecting corneal tissue. The resection pattern is incised in a cornea using a surgical laser, leaving one or more uncut gaps in the incised resection pattern. Any uncut gaps left in the resection pattern may thereafter be incised using an alternate surgical instrument.

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