Methods and devices for crosslinking of corneal collagen and for treatment of disorders of the eye
US9445870B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2009/00872
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for delivering therapeutic or diagnostic energy (e.g., light, ultrasound, ionizing radiation (e.g., x-ray), vibration, heat energy, etc.) into the eye. An energy emitting device is positioned on the eye and used to deliver energy into the eye. The device may be constructed to allow the subject's eyelids to open and close while the device is positioned on the eye. The device is useable for various energy based or energy-mediated therapies, including crosslinking of corneal collagen, light therapy, photodynamic therapy, photo-activation of drugs, etc.
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