Ophthalmic treatment apparatus
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Abstract
A surgical device for localized delivery of beta radiation in surgical procedures, particularly ophthalmic procedures. Preferred surgical devices include a cannula with a beta radiotherapy emitting material at the distal end of the cannula. The surgical device is particularly suitable for use in the treatment of treat Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
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69 Claims
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43. An ophthalmic surgical device, comprising:
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a cannula having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, said cannula adapted for being inserted into a human eye;
a radiotherapy emitting material disposed in proximity to the distal end portion of the cannula; and
a shield at least partially shielding the radiotherapy emitting material. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61)
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59. An ophthalmic surgical device for treating macular degeneration, comprising:
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a handle;
a cannula including a proximal end and a distal end;
a radiotherapy emitting material located in proximity to the distal end of the cannula; and
a shield at least partially shielding the radiotherapy emitting material so that the radiotherapy emitting material is only exposed to a selected area within the eye. - View Dependent Claims (62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69)
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