CA2248279A1 - Method and apparatus for modifications of visual acuity by thermal means - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for modifications of visual acuity by thermal means

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CA2248279A1
CA2248279A1 CA002248279A CA2248279A CA2248279A1 CA 2248279 A1 CA2248279 A1 CA 2248279A1 CA 002248279 A CA002248279 A CA 002248279A CA 2248279 A CA2248279 A CA 2248279A CA 2248279 A1 CA2248279 A1 CA 2248279A1
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Larry Hood
G. Antonio Mendez
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Refractec Inc
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Abstract

This invention is a thermo-keratoplasty system and method for locally heating and reshaping a cornea in a manner that produces a minimal regression of the corneal correction. The system includes a probe (12) that is coupled to a power source which can provide current at a predetermined power, frequency and time duration. The probe (12) has a sharp tip (36) that is inserted into the stroma of the cornea (48). The tip has an insulated stop that controls the depth of tip penetration. Current flows into the cornea through the probe tip to locally heat and denature the corneal tissue. The denatured tissue causes a subsequent shrinkage of the cornea. A pattern of denatured areas can be created around the cornea to correct the vision of the eye.
CA002248279A 1995-06-08 1996-02-08 Method and apparatus for modifications of visual acuity by thermal means Expired - Fee Related CA2248279C (en)

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