Hydrophobic pseudo-endothelial implants for treating corneal edema
US8109997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/906
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ocular implant including a hydrophobic pseudo-endothelial implant and a binding agent applied thereto, the binding agent capable of bonding the implant to a posterior portion of a cornea such that the implant serves as a water barrier enabling dehydration of the cornea.
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