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Method for modifying the refractive index of ocular tissues

US8486055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

BAUSCH & LOMB INCORPORATED · US
University of Rochester · US

Inventors

Wayne H. Knox · Rochester, US
Li Ding · Hefei, CN
Krystel R. Huxlin · Rush, US
Jay F. Kunzler · Canandaigua, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 26, 2008
Grant date	Jul 16, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 13, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2009/0088
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for modifying the refractive index of ocular tissues. The method comprises irradiating select regions of ocular tissue with a visible or near-IR laser. The irradiation results in the formation of structures in the ocular tissue, characterized by a change in refractive index, and which exhibit little or no scattering loss.

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