Eye covering and refractive correction methods for LASIK and other applications
US8591025B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C2202/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for providing faster visual and functional recovery of patients following refractive surgery such as laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is disclosed. The method comprises providing a covering to the eye of a patient comprising an inner portion having an inner rigidity and at least one inner radius of curvature; and an outer portion having an outer rigidity and at least one outer radius of curvature; wherein the inner rigidity is greater than the outer rigidity.
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