Surgery – Instruments – Light application
Patent
1993-06-04
1995-03-07
Shay, David M.
Surgery
Instruments
Light application
606 11, 606 5, 606 12, A61N 506, A61B 1700
Patent
active
053953568
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for the correction of presbyopia by reprofiling the cornea to create at least one region having a different focal point, and thereby assist the eye in accommodating for close-viewing conditions. According to the invention, at least one region of different curvature is created by photoablation of the cornea to permit the eye to accommodate for near objects. This "add" region is preferably located near the center of the optical zone and preferably within Bowman's membrane or the adjacent upper portions of the stroma, which lies directly below Bowman's membrane. Apparatus is disclosed, including a laser means and a beam-shaping means, disposed between the laser means and the surface of the cornea, which imposes a defined ablation profile upon the cornea. The system can also include a feedback control means for measuring the effectiveness of the laser during operation and for controlling the laser. The beam-shaping means can include either an aperture e.g., a beam-shaping stop means alone or in combination with a beam-shaping window, or an mask which is photodecomposable or otherwise graded in its absorptive capacity to present a predefined profile of resistance to the laser radiation.
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King Michael C.
Klopotek Peter J.
Engellenner Thomas J.
Hammitte Ann Lamport
Harris Sonya C.
Shay David M.
Summit Technology Inc.
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