Corneal implant

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1982-07-28

1986-09-16

Frinks, Ronald L.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Eye prosthesis

Corneal implant

A61F 214

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046120122

ABSTRACT:
Surgical replacement of all or a portion of the cornea may be performed through the use of an implant having a central lenticular portion, and a peripheral portion having an outer tissue contacting surface of a biologically compatible material. The peripheral portion protects eye tissue from contact with the lenticular portion.

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patent: 4025965 (1977-05-01), Siegmund
"Implantation Of An Artificial Cornea" by M. A. Torres et al., American Journal of Ophthalmology, vol. 56, No. 6, Dec. 1963, pp. 937-941.

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