Correction of strabismus by laser-sculpturing of the cornea

Details Correction of strabismus by laser-sculpturing of the cornea Correction of strabismus by laser-sculpturing of the cornea

1993-02-22

1997-06-03

Shay, David M.

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606 3, 606 10, 606 13, 606 17, A61M 506

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention consists of methods and apparatus for laser ablation of the cornea to correct strabismus. The laser beam is controlled by a system of limiting shutters to cut prism lenses into the cornea. The ablation is to remain substantially within the Bowman's layer, keeping scarring to a minimum.

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Photoablative Reprofiling of the cornea using an excimer laser: Photorefractive Keratectomy; Marshall et al; Lasers in Ophthalmology; vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 21-48 (1986).

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