Method for reshaping the eye
March 31, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3769963 Process and apparatus for ophthalmic surgery Method for the surgical treatment of the eye Laser surgery Method and apparatus for removing cataractous lens tissue by laser radiation Method utilizing a laser for eye surgery Optical system for surgical ophthalmic laser instrument Indirect ophthalmoscopic photocoagulation delivery system for retinal surgery Laser surgical operating method and apparatus Laser device and method InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 176230 filed on 03/31/1988US Classes:606/5Recurving or reshaping of the eyeExaminersPrimary: Cohen, Lee S.Assistant: Shay, David M. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61N 005/06AbstractA method for modifying tissue with a quasi-continuous laser beam to change the optical properties of the eye comprises controllably setting the volumetric power density of the beam and selecting a desired wavelength for the beam. Tissue modification is accomplished by focusing the beam at a preselected start point in the tissue and moving the beam's focal point in a predetermined manner relative to the start point throughout a specified volume of the tissue or along a specified path in the tissue. Depending on the selected volumetric power density, the tissue on which the focal point is incident can be modified either by photoablation or by a change in the tissue's visco-elastic properties.Other References
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