Surgery – Instruments – Light application
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-21
2006-02-21
Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Light application
C623S005110, C351S159000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07001374
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an inlay for correcting refractive error in an eye. The inlay includes a first portion having a first volume that remains substantially constant when exposed to an energy, and a second portion having a second volume that is adapted to change when exposed to the energy. This inlay results in a device that can correct severe ametropic conditions, without ablating any portion of the inlay itself or the cornea.
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