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Method for stimulating retinal response using photoactive devices

US8725266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body Corporate · US

Inventors

Jeffrey Olson · Chelmsford, US
Naresh Mandava · Denver, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 28, 2008
Grant date	May 13, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 19, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S977/925
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved method for stimulating electrical activity in an eye is provided. Provided is a technique for implanting small, nanometer-sized photoactive devices into an eye to improve electrical activity within an eye or mitigate degradation of electrical response in damaged eyes.

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