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Apparatus, interface unit, suction ring and method to monitor corneal tissue

US9861275B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2012
Grant dateJan 9, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0091
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for cutting or ablating corneal tissue of an eye provide for detection of electromagnetic radiation exiting the eye. A detector is provided and coupled to a computer controlling the cutting or ablating laser radiation so that a two- or three-dimensional image of radiation exiting the eye can be generated.

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