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Systems and methods for the treatment of eye conditions

  • US 10,456,298 B2
  • Filed: 10/05/2018
  • Issued: 10/29/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for treating a mammalian eye having an eyelid, comprising:

  • a shield formed of a plate positionable proximate an inner surface of an eyelid, the shield including an energy-reflecting material that reflects light energy;

    an energy transducer having a device that emits light energy, the energy transducer positionable outside of the eyelid when the shield is positioned proximate the inner surface of the eyelid, wherein the energy transducer provides light energy toward the energy-reflecting material at one or more wavelengths, including a first wavelength selected to at least partially pass through the eyelid to the shield and at least partially reflect back toward a target tissue region from the shield; and

    an energy transmission surface positioned in a spaced relationship with the shield;

    a housing, wherein the shield, the energy transducer, and the energy transmission surface are mechanically coupled to the housing;

    an actuator coupled to the housing, wherein actuation of the actuator causes relative movement between the energy transmission surface and the shield so as to modify the spaced relationship;

    wherein when the eyelid is positioned between the energy transducer and the shield, the light energy from the energy transducer passes through the eyelid and reflects off the shield.

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