Apparatus and method for corneal keratotomy

Details Apparatus and method for corneal keratotomy Apparatus and method for corneal keratotomy

1998-07-03

1999-11-16

Dvorak, Linda C. M.

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

606 17, A61B 1736

Patent

active

059849142

ABSTRACT:
Improved laser keratotomy is provided by defining a pocket in a cornea and insertion thereinto of a spatula or cutting blade having thereon reflective or opening means for controlling application of a laser beam to corneal tissue in anterior or posterior pocket walls to control and define areas of ablation of corneal tissue.

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