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US 12,727,990 B2Granted
Temporary keratoprosthesis, corneal transplant suturing jig, temporary endoprosthesis, and method of using
OwnerMichael Snyderinventor
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Abstract
A temporary keratoprosthesis, a corneal transplant suturing jig, a temporary endoprosthesis, methods of using the same, and kits comprising the same. The temporary keratoprosthesis and corneal transplant comprise grooves into which sutures are located during ophthalmological surgery such that the sutures are prevented from migrating and/or obscuring a view into the eye during surgery. The temporary keratoprosthesis, corneal transplant suturing jig, and temporary endoprosthesis are employed alone or in unison to maintain intraocular pressure during surgery.
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A temporary keratoprosthesis for ophthalmological surgery comprising:
- a body member having:
- a perimeter, and
- a surface into which is defined a first groove extending generally in a first direction and/or a second groove extending generally in a second direction, the first and second grooves extending between two points arranged adjacent the perimeter of the body member, and
- the first and second grooves terminating at a notch arranged at each of the two points;
- wherein the temporary keratoprosthesis has a configuration suitable for placement onto an eye and maintaining its general configuration during the ophthalmological surgery;
- and
- wherein the first and second grooves receive pre-placed sutures and prevent the sutures from migrating and/or obscuring a view through the body member.
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