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Apparatus for patterned plasma-mediated laser trephination of the lens capsule and three dimensional phaco-segmentation

US8690862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2013
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2009/00897
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

System and method for making incisions in eye tissue at different depths. The system and method focuses light, possibly in a pattern, at various focal points which are at various depths within the eye tissue. A segmented lens can be used to create multiple focal points simultaneously. Optimal incisions can be achieved by sequentially or simultaneously focusing lights at different depths, creating an expanded column of plasma, and creating a beam with an elongated waist.

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