Ophthalmic surgical method

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Prebilic, Paul (Department: 3774)

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

Eye prosthesis

Intraocular lens

C623S006160, C623S905000, C424S427000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07981154

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is in the field of ophthalmic surgery and relates to a method for the prevention of capsular opacification, especially after extraction of the natural lens from the lens capsule of the eye. Particular methods disclosed include replacing the natural lens with a capsule filling implant comprising an injectable material and injecting an agent capable of inhibiting the proliferation of lens epithelial cells, migration of lens epithelial cells, and/or production of extra-cellular matrix by lens epithelial cells into a space between the inserted capsule filling implant and the lens capsule using an instrument having a hydrophobic outer surface such that the composition reaches a germinative zone of the capsular bag.

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