Epicorneal lens

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1986-07-25

1987-12-29

Frinks, Ronald L.

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

Eye prosthesis

Corneal implant

128 1R, 128305, 427 2, A61F 214

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047158581

ABSTRACT:
A synthetic epicorneal lens for use in the treatment of refractive errors. The lens is of a plastic that is compatible with the cornea, may be gas permeable or metabolite permeable, and may be coated with a basement membrane material such as fibronectin or laminen. The lens can be made from polymers, hydrogel, silicone, fluoropolymer, cellulose acetate butyrate, or other like material.

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patent: 4589881 (1986-05-01), Pierschbacher et al.
patent: 4624669 (1986-11-01), Grendahl

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