Scleral prosthesis for treating presbyopia and other eye disorders and related devices and methods
US8337550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One example scleral prosthesis includes a first free end and a second free end, each wider than a middle portion of the scleral prosthesis. Multiple first portions form the first end of the scleral prosthesis. The first portions are separated along at least half of a length of the scleral prosthesis. Multiple second portions may form the second end of the scleral prosthesis, and the second portions may be separated along less than a quarter of the length of the scleral prosthesis. An implantation device can be used to facilitate implantation of a scleral prosthesis. The implantation device includes a first end portion configured to be inserted into a scleral tunnel of an eye. The implantation device also includes a second end portion configured to receive the scleral prosthesis. A rod with a tapered and rounded end can be partially inserted into the first end portion of the implantation device.
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