Ophthalmic apparatus and method for administering agents to the eye
US8128606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/0008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of an ophthalmic apparatus are disclosed for administering fluids to the eye. In one disclosed embodiment, the ophthalmic apparatus includes an eye-positioning device for assisting a subject in positioning an eye in a desired position for administering the fluid and a fluid applicator for dispensing the fluid into the eye when the eye is in the desired position.
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