Kerato-prosthesis for transcorneal implantation and process of m

Details Kerato-prosthesis for transcorneal implantation and process of m Kerato-prosthesis for transcorneal implantation and process of m

1989-03-14

1990-05-08

Frinks, Ronald L.

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

Eye prosthesis

Corneal implant

623901, 156305, A61F 214, C09J 500

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049234668

ABSTRACT:
A kerato-prosthesis for transcorneal implantation which comprises an optical part consisting of a biocompatible clear material in the shape of a small cylindrical frustum, and a supporting haptic part in the shape of a small disk which is drilled at the center and is made up of an alloplastic, biocompatible, synthetic, porous or of the closed cell type, which cannot be reabsorbed and is capable of allowing the growth of human tissues inside, both parts being connected to each other respectively at the points corresponding to a portion of the lateral surface of said small cylinder and of the inner peripheral edge of said hole, and a process for manufacturing said kerato-prosthesis.

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