Apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction
US8685073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0659
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction caused by meibomian gland obstruction in order to restore the natural flow of secretion from the meibomian gland comprises the application of a combination of energy, suction, vibration, heat, aspiration, chemical agents and pharmacological agents to loosen and thereafter remove the obstructive material.
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