Ultraviolet irradiation to treat corneal weakness disorders

Details Ultraviolet irradiation to treat corneal weakness disorders Ultraviolet irradiation to treat corneal weakness disorders

A - Human Necessities

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A61K 41/00 (2006.01) A61F 9/01 (2006.01) A61P 27/02 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2715031

Methods of strengthening the biomechanical properties of the cornea by exposing the cornea to ultraviolet light in the presence of a photoinitiator are described. These methods can be used to treat keratoconus. They can also be used to treat ecta-sia following a surgical procedure, or to strengthen the cornea prior to a surgical procedure.

L'invention concerne des procédés consistant à renforcer les propriétés biomécaniques de la cornée en exposant la cornée à une lumière ultraviolette en présence d'un photo-initiateur. Ces procédés peuvent être utilisés pour traiter un kératocône. Ils peuvent également être utilisés pour traiter une ectasie suivant un processus chirurgical, ou pour renforcer la cornée avant un processus chirurgical.

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