Method for altering the curvature of the cornea

Details Method for altering the curvature of the cornea Method for altering the curvature of the cornea

1983-12-27

1986-01-21

Frinks, Ronald L.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128 1R, 623 5, A61F 1732, A61B 1732

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045651981

ABSTRACT:
A method for altering the radius of curvature of the cornea which includes the steps of making incisions into the cornea and affixing a rigid gas permeable contact lens, having predetermined radius of curvature, to the eye to have the cornea conform to the shape of the lens.

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