Wide-field retinal prosthesis

US8396562B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• DOHENY EYE INSTITUTE · US

Inventors

• Hossein Ameri · Alhambra, US
• James D. Weiland · Valencia, US
• Helmut Eckhard · Cary, US
• Stefan Ufer · Raleigh, US
• Tenapat Ratanapakorn · Alhambra, US
• Mark Humayun · Glendale, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 30, 2012
• Grant date: Mar 12, 2013
• Expiry date: Apr 30, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/0543
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A wide-filed retinal prosthesis enables an increased field of vision with a relatively small scleral incision. The retinal prosthesis includes a flexible substrate comprising a central member and at least one wing, with an array of electrodes disposed therein that are configured to stimulate the central and peripheral nerves of the retina.