Method and system for removal and replacement of lens material from the lens of an eye
US8480659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for developing laser systems that can create a precise predetermined capsulotomy. The systems, apparatus and methods further provide laser systems that reduce the patient-to-patient variability and doctor-to-doctor variability associated with hand held apparatus for performing capsulorhexis and capsulotomies. There is further provided a precise predetermined shot pattern and shaped capsulotomy that is based at least in part on the shape of an IOL and in particular an accommodating IOL.
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