Scleral prosthesis for treating presbyopia and other eye disorders and related devices and methods
US8911496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0051
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system includes a scleral prosthesis and an insert. The scleral prosthesis includes an elongated body having a first free end and a second free end opposite the first end. A maximum width of the body at each end is wider than a maximum width of the body between the ends. The body includes multiple first portions that form the first end of the body and a part of the body between the ends. The first portions are separated lengthwise along a substantial portion of a total length of the body. The first portions are biased so that they maintain separation from one another without external interference but are configured to be pushed towards each other. The insert is configured to be placed between the first portions to maintain a separation of the first portions. The body and/or the insert could be formed using one or more magnetic materials.
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