Scleral depressor

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2008-08-19

2011-12-27

Truong, Kevin T (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or...

C600S236000

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08083751

ABSTRACT:
A remotely controllable system and method for positioning and operating a scleral depressor. A track is positioned to encircle at least a portion of the eye. One or more independent thrusters, or actuators, are radially positionable about the eye. An actuator is selectively deployable and selectively retractable by remote control. Thrusters may be mechanically operated and include pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, chemical or other power supply forces. Remote control is provided by hand-operated controls, foot-operated switches or voice-operated control. A light source is positioned about at least a portion of the eye to provide transcleral illumination.

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