Method and apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction
US8083787B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0659
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for treating gland dysfunction caused by gland obstruction in order to restore the natural flow of secretion from the gland comprises the application of a combination of energy, suction, vibration, heat, aspiration, chemical agents and pharmacological agents to loosen and thereafter remove the obstructive material.
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