Patent classifications
A61F9/00
INTRAOCULAR SHUNTS WITH LOW-PROFILE ACTUATION ELEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
The present technology relates to adjustable shunting systems and methods. In some embodiments, the present technology includes an adjustable shunting system that includes a drainage element having an inflow portion configured for placement within a patient. The system can also include a flow control assembly having a gating element operably coupled to the outflow portion of the drainage element. The flow control assembly can further include a first actuation element and a second actuation element coupled to the gating element. The first and second actuation elements can be configured to selectively move the gating element relative to the outflow portion to control an amount of fluid flow therethrough. The first and second actuation elements can each extend less than entirely around a perimeter of the drainage element.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VISCOELASTIC DELIVERY
A method and device for reducing intraocular pressure in a patient. The method may comprise administering a viscoelastic material in Schlemm's canal to open aqueous humor outflow pathways. The device is adapted to perform the method. The viscoelastic material may be configured to lower the intraocular pressure within the eye.
CONSOLE AND FOOT-OPERATED CONTROL UNIT FOR A MEDICAL TREATMENT SYSTEM AND MEDICAL TREATMENT SYSTEM THEREFOR
A console for a medical treatment system includes a console housing and a control unit for controlling a medical treatment instrument. A foot-operated control unit wirelessly coupled to the control unit, and the console housing has at least one side wall, which has a bearing surface for arranging the foot-operated control unit in a not-in-use position. The bearing surface is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, at least in the region where the foot-operated control unit is arranged, in order when arranging the foot-operated control unit on the bearing surface to bring about bearing of the foot-operated control unit against the bearing surface by the weight of the foot-operated control unit. The side wall has in the region of the bearing surface a console-side connecting unit for releasably connecting the foot-operated control unit to the console. Further, a corresponding foot-operated control unit and a medical treatment system are provided.
EYE DROP APPLICATION
An eye drop applicator comprises a body (1) of generally inverted bowl shape formed of an opaque material with an opening (3) in the top of the inverted bowl into which the top of a bottle of eye drops can be inserted.
INTRAOCULAR DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR
Injection devices for delivering pharmaceutical compositions into the eye are described. Some devices include a resistance component for controllably deploying an injection needle through the eye wall. The resistance component may be disposed on the injector device, or on a portion of the injection device housing, or on a drug reservoir. Some devices may be removably attached to a drug reservoir, for example, through a luer connector. Other devices may comprise internal luer seal for securely connecting a drug conduit of the device to the luer cavity of a drug reservoir. Yet other devices may comprise a priming-enabling element to facilitate the drug priming of a shielded needle. Related methods and systems comprising the devices are also described.
Light control devices and methods for regional variation of visual information and sampling
Exemplary light control devices and methods provide a regional variation of visual information and sampling (“V-VIS”) of an ocular field of view that improves or stabilizes vision, ameliorates a visual symptom, reduces the rate of vision loss, or reduces the progression of an ophthalmic or neurologic condition, disease, injury or disorder. The V-VIS devices and methods generate a moving aperture effect anterior to a retina that samples and delivers to the retina environmental light from an ocular field of view at a sampling rate between 50 hertz and 50 kilohertz. Certain of these V-VIS devices and methods may be combined with augmented or virtual reality, vision measurement, vision monitoring, or other therapies including, but not limited to, pharmacological, gene, retinal replacement and stem cell therapies.
BIMATOPROST OCULAR SILICONE INSERTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
The present invention is directed to compositions of bimatoprost, processes of preparing these compositions, devices comprising these compositions, and methods of lowering intraocular pressure.
Treatment method and system for epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
A plasma activated ophthalmic solution generating device operable to generate a therapeutic ophthalmic solution for curing epidemic keratoconjunctivitis includes a plasma generating electrode operable to generate a plasma activated ophthalmic solution for epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, wherein the plasma generating electrode is arranged surrounding an insert space where a unit dose ophthalmic eyedrop container with a container body, which seals a certain solution in a sterile state, is inserted; a power supply unit; and a high voltage generating unit, which is connected to the power supply unit, operable to be supplied with power source from the power supply unit and to apply high voltage electric current to the plasma generating electrode. This configuration makes it possible to provide a novel and effective therapeutic ophthalmic solution for epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC).
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CROSS-LINKING TREATMENTS OF AN EYE
Example eye treatments detennine an area at a surface of a cornea for delivery of a cross-linking agent. The example treatments disrupt tissue at the area at the surface of the con1ea up to a depth corresponding to apical layers of superficial squamous cells of the cornea, e.g., no greater than approximately 10 μm to approximately 15 lm. The example treatments apply a cross-linking agent to the area at the surface of the cornea. The cross-linking agent is transmitted through the disrupted area at a greater rate relative to non disrupted areas of the cornea. The example treatments deliver photoactivating light to the cornea. The photoactivating light activates the cross-linking agent to generate cross-linking activity in the cornea.
THERMORESPONSIVE POLYMERS AND USES THEREOF
Compositions, methods, and kits for treating dry eye and related diseases are provided. In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to administering thermoresponsive polymeric compositions to the tear duct of the subject. Administering a thermoresponsive polymeric composition to the tear duct of the subject may be useful in treating dry eye and related conditions.