Method and apparatus for reprofiling or smoothing the anterior o

Details Method and apparatus for reprofiling or smoothing the anterior o Method and apparatus for reprofiling or smoothing the anterior o

1994-11-28

1997-01-07

Thaler, Michael H.

Surgery

Instruments

Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter

606161, 606180, A61F 900

Patent

active

055911854

ABSTRACT:
A method for reprofiling or otherwise smoothing and enhancing the anterior or stromal cornea by scraping. The method is useful as a primary technique for reprofiling the stromal portion of the cornea following a lamellar keratectomy or as a secondary technique for use in combination with other corneal refractive procedure to dislocate debris and smooth and enhance a worked area of the cornea.

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