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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167938 | Reading enhancement device for preventing and treating presbyopia of the eye A reading enhancement device for preventing and/or treating presbyopia of the eye. The enhancement device is sutured to an outer wall of the sclera for buckling and compressing a portion of the sclera and the ciliary body inwardly and perpendicular to the plane of t... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8123803 | System and device for correcting hyperopia and presbyopia The present invention includes an ophthalmic device and system of mounting for correcting hyperopia and presbyopia. The present invention includes a limbus ring mountable in an encircling relation to a central optic zone of a cornea on a limbus annulus surrounding t... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8034105 | Ophthalmic implant for treatment of glaucoma A method is provided for increasing the outflow of fluid through Schlemm's canal that is useful for treatment of glaucoma. The implant is placed in Schlemm's canal by use of a flexible delivery instrument attached to the implant. The instrument and implant are posit... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7927372 | Scleral prosthesis having crossbars for treating presbyopia and other eye disorders A scleral prosthesis includes a prosthesis body having first and second side surfaces and a cavity extending through the prosthesis body from the first side surface to the second side surface. The scleral prosthesis also includes a crossbar configured to be inserted... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7879088 | Capsular bag for artificial vitreous body and method for manufacturing the same A capsular bag for the artificial vitreous body is made up of a material selected from the group consisting of polysiloxane, polyurethane styrene triblock copolymer thermoplastic elastomers, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl alcohol, poly (lactide-co-glycolide, a... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7857848 | Infinite refractive index gradient (IRIG) polymers for ocular implant and contact lens applications Infinite gradient refractive index ophthalmic devices and methods of making same. The method involves diffusing a monomer which polymerizes to a lower or higher corresponding opposite refractive index polymer into a lower or higher index polymer structure and polyme... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7785367 | Scleral prosthesis for treatment of presbyopia and other eye disorders Presbyopia and other eye disorders are treated by implanting within a plurality of elongated pockets formed in the tissue of the sclera of the eye transverse to a meridian of the eye, a prosthesis adapted for contact with the sclera of an eyeball, and comprising a b... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7780727 | Scleral prosthesis for treatment of presbyopia and other eye disorders Presbyopia is treated by implanting within a plurality of elongated pockets formed in the tissue of the sclera of the eye transverse to a meridian of the eye, a prosthesis having an elongated body having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surfac... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7736389 | Reading enhancement device for preventing and treating presbyopia of the eye A reading enhancement device for preventing and/or treating presbyopia of the eye. The enhancement device is sutured to an outer wall of the sclera for buckling and compressing a portion of the sclera and the ciliary body inwardly and perpendicular to the plane of t... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7722670 | Orbital implant device According to an embodiment of the present invention, an implant device may be provided. The implant may be adapted to manipulate the position of an eyeball associated with a patient, whereby the device comprises an insertion device including a first and a second por... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7722669 | Method and insert for modifying eye color A method and intrastroma insert are adapted to modify eye color. The insertion of opaque material into the stromal space is a means of changing the color and/or design of the stroma and, apparently, the iris. Biocompatible inserts include a slurry of biocompatible m... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7704278 | Method and apparatus for enhanced corneal accommodation A method and apparatus related to enhancing corneal accommodation to address the effect of presbyopia. Corneal/scleral topology measurements in accommodating and non-accommodating states are indicative of a presbyopic subject's nominal corneal accommodative power. A... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7635388 | Device and method for incremental correction of sight disorders and occular diseases A device and method of use thereof for incrementally adjusting the size and/or shape of a particular body part is provided. The device comprises first and second layers each formed of a synthetic resin. The first layer is formed of a heat-shrinkable material having ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7628809 | Device and method for incremental correction of sight disorders and ocular diseases A device and method of use thereof for incrementally adjusting the size and/or shape of a particular body part is provided. The device comprises first and second layers each formed of a synthetic resin. The first layer is formed of a heat-shrinkable material having ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7625404 | Surgical correction of ptosis by polymeric artificial muscles A surgical procedure is described for the restoration of eyelid function in individuals suffering from ptosis or upper eyelid droop syndrome that makes a patient unable to voluntarily fully raise an eyelid. The surgical procedure includes implantation and suturing o... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7470286 | Device and method for incremental correction of sight disorders and ocular diseases A device and method of use thereof for incrementally adjusting the size and/or shape of a particular body part is provided. The device comprises first and second layers each formed of a synthetic resin. The first layer is formed of a heat-shrinkable material having ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7423801 | Lens with SLM Apparatus for enhancing vision of a user includes a focal modulation device (22), which is adapted to focus light from objects in a field of view of the user onto the retina while alternating between at least first and second focal states that are characteriz... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7416560 | Scleral prosthesis for treatment of presbyopia and other eye disorders Presbyopia may be treated by implanting a scleral prosthesis within a plurality of elongated pockets formed in the tissue of the sclera of the eye. The implanted prosthesis exerts traction on the sclera in the region overlying the ciliary body which expands the scle... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7407510 | Orbital implant coating having differential degradation A coating for an orbital implant where the coating has an anterior portion having a different, longer term bioabsorbability than a posterior portion. This allows the implant to have a smooth surface for insertion and to provide reduced irritation to neighboring tiss... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7404825 | Implant capable of forming a differential image in an eye An implant capable of forming a differential image in an eye is shown. The implant comprises an elongated member having a pair of spaced ends wherein one of the pair of ends includes a distal section that extends in a direction substantially parallel to the central ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7338506 | Scleral clip and procedures for using same A method and clip for treating presbyopia and/or open angle glaucoma in which the sclera is supported or reinforced, while substantially maintaining the special relationship between the ciliary muscle and the lens. The method includes making an incision in the conju... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7321796 | Method and system for training a visual prosthesis A method for training a visual prosthesis includes presenting a non-visual reference stimulus corresponding to a reference image to a visual prosthesis patient. The visual prosthesis including a plurality of electrodes. Training data sets are generated by presenting... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7311723 | Scanning laser device and methods of use In one aspect, the invention provides vision prosthesis systems. Exemplary vision prosthesis systems of the invention comprise a light energy generator operably connected to a wearable head piece comprising a device for directing light energy produced by the light e... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7291125 | Ocular pressure regulation This invention comprises a flexible ocular device for implantation into the eye formed of a biocompatible elastomeric material, foldable to a diameter of 1.5 mm or less, comprising a fluid drainage tube having at one end a foldable plate adapted to locate the device... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275545 | Methods and apparatus for presbyopia correction using ultraviolet and infrared lasers Presbyopia is treated by a system using various lasers to remove a portion of the scleral tissue and increase the accommodation of the presbyopic patient's eye. Stable accommodation is achieved by the filling of the sub-conjunctiva tissue to the laser-ablated sclera... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7272447 | Electrode arrangement for electrical stimulation of biological material, and a multi-electrode array for use in such an electrode arrangement An electrode arrangement for electrical stimulation of biological material has at least one stimulation electrode via which the biological material can be fed a stimulus signal. Furthermore, a counter electrode is present which forms a counter pole to the stimulatio... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270677 | Polarization-sensitive vision prosthesis A vision prosthesis includes a first detector disposed to detect a polarization state of light reflected from a retina, and a controller in communication with the first detector. The controller is configured to receive, from the detector, a measurement signal indica... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270678 | Surface modification of functional group-containing medical devices with catalyst-containing reactive polymer system Surface modified medical devices such as intraocular lens implants formed from one or more functional group-containing materials using reactive, hydrophilic polymers with catalyst functionality for the purpose of reducing or eliminating lens epithelial cell growth t... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261736 | Vision prosthesis with artificial muscle actuator A visual prosthesis includes an artificial muscle configured to deform in response to a focusing signal. The artificial muscle is coupled to at least a portion of an optical system for changing a focal point thereof. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261412 | Presbyopia correction through negative high-order spherical aberration Devices, systems, and methods for treating and/or determining appropriate prescriptions for one or both eyes of a patient are particularly well-suited for addressing presbyopia, often in combination with concurrent treatments of other vision defects. High-order sphe... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7247689 | Biocompatible polymeric compositions for use in making anterior chamber intraocular lenses Biocompatible polymers useful for making anterior chamber intraocular lenses (AC-IOL) are provided. The biocompatible polymers are generally composed of one or more acrylate monomers, crosslinked with at least one diacrylate ester and may include one or more additio... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7248928 | Artificial eye system An artificial eye system may include an extracorporeal unit mounted outside a user's body and an intracorporeal unit 3 mounted inside a user's eye. The extracorporeal unit 2 may include a visor and a power supply unit. The visor may include a primary c... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7228181 | Retinal prosthesis with side mounted inductive coil The invention is a retinal prosthesis with an inductive coil mounted to the side of the eye by means of a strap around the eye. This allows for close coupling to an external coil and movement of the entire implanted portion with movement of the eye ball. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223744 | Pharmaceutical formulation comprising dinucleoside polyphosphates and salts thereof The present invention provides a method of treating edematous retinal disorders. The method comprises administration of a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a hydrolysis-resistant P2Y receptor agonist to stimulate the removal of pathological extraneous fluid from... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7211272 | Drug delivery device A drug delivery device for placement in the eye includes a drug core comprising a pharmaceutically active agent, and a holder that holds the drug core. The holder is made of a material impermeable to passage of the active agent and includes an opening for passage of... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7208550 | Blends of amorphous and semicrystalline polymers having shape memory properties Blends of amorphous and semicrystalline polymers having shape memory properties were prepared by blending a crystalline polymer such as poly(vinylidene fluoride), polylactide, poly(hydroxxybutyrate), poly(ethylene glycol) polyethylene, polyethylene-co-vinyl acetate,... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204253 | Punctum plug A punctum plug includes a body portion having a nose and rim portions which meet at an angle which facilitates both insertion and retention. In addition, the shaft of the plug includes a circumferential groove level with the top of the body which increases flexibili... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7200902 | Releasable fastener system A releasable fastener system comprises a loop portion and a hook portion. The loop portion includes a support and a loop material disposed on one side thereof whereas the hook portion includes a support and a plurality of closely spaced upstanding hook elements exte... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195774 | Implantable and sealable system for unidirectional delivery of therapeutic agents to tissues A surgically implantable and sealable delivery device that upon contact of its contents via an interface window or port therein with an organ or tissue exposes a therapeutic agent to the organ or tissue surface, allowing a controlled, selective and unidirectional di... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192412 | Targeted stent placement and multi-stent therapy A trabecular flow model for producing treatment recommendations for patients with elevated intraocular pressure is disclosed. One method includes providing intraocular pressure measurements for a patient; providing aqueous cavity information, such as collector chann... | 03/20/2007 |
