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US 2006/0235513 A1Published application
Corneal implants and methods of use
OwnerFrancis Priceinventor
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Abstract
An implant (20) for reshaping the cornea includes a peripheral ring structure (22) surrounding an inlay member (24) where the inlay member is anchored to the ring structure via a plurality of filaments (26). The implant is surgically positioned with the inlay member generally directly over an ectatic region of the cornea to provide direct re-contouring of the cornea. The inlay member can be provided with a predetermined optical curvature and/or prescriptions to further correct the patient's vision.
Claims37
A corneal implant comprising:
- an interior member adapted to be implanted in a cornea and to reshape to an area of the cornea;
- at least one curved body spaced from the interior member and at least partially surrounding the interior member;
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- a plurality of connecting members spanning between the curved body and the interior member;
- wherein the connecting members impart structural support to the interior member to remodel the cornea with the interior member when the device is implanted.
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A method comprising:
- reshaping the cornea of a patient by implanting in the cornea at least one curved body at least partially surrounding an interior member wherein a plurality of tensioned members span between the interior member and the at least one curved body.
A corneal implant comprising:
- an interior member adapted to receive an ecstatic portion of a cornea when implanted in an eye;
- a plurality of thin members contacting the interior member;
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- at least one curved member forming a substantial portion of a perimeter around the interior member and adapted to apply tension to the thin members to at least partially correct the ectasia with the interior member when implanted in the eye.
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A corneal implant comprising:
- a peripheral body forming at least a portion of a ring;
- an interior member in the interior of the ring or portion thereof;
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- a plurality of tensioned members spanning between the peripheral body and the interior member, the tensioned members having a thickness substantially less than a thickness of the peripheral body.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.