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Lacrimal punctum measurement and occlusion

US8591484B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2011
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F9/00772
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for treatment of dry eyes by providing a single apparatus for measuring the diameter of the lacrimal punctum and, based on the measured punctal diameter, inserting therein an appropriately sized punctum plug.

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