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US 7,063,436 B2Granted
Light source for ophthalmic use
AssigneeAdvanced Medical Optics, Inc.
InventorsMark E. Steen, Kenneth E. Kadziauskas
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Abstract
An instrument for providing illumination of intraocular tissue during surgery generally includes a hand held light source which includes a light emitting diode, a power source for driving the diode and a control switch for interconnecting the diode with the power source. At least one fiber optic having a proximal end in light communication with the LED and a distal end size for insertion into an eye for illumination of intraocular tissue is provided.
Claims3
An instrument for providing illumination of intraocular tissue during surgery, said instrument comprising:
- a hand held light source, the light source comprising:
- a housing;
- at least one light emitting diode (LED), a power source for driving the LED and a control switch for interconnecting the LED with said power source, wherein the power source is disposed within the housing;
- and
- at least one needle for insertion into an eye and for supporting the LED at a distal end of the needle, the needle including a lumen for communicating an electrical connection between the LED and said power source, said power source being disposed at a proximal end of said housing.
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