WEARABLE PHOTOACTIVATOR FOR OCULAR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS AND USES THEREOF
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1. A wearable ocular photoactivator device comprising:
- a frame to position on a face of a subject a light source towards an eye of the subject;
whereinthe light source enclosed in a housing is connected to the frame wherein the housing comprisesthe light source contained within the housing, anda lens capable of alignment with emitted light from the light source to direct the emitted light to the eye of the subject; and
a power source operably connected to the light source.
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Abstract
The invention provides a wearable device for delivery of light of a desired wavelength and power to the cornea of a subject. The device includes a frame for attachment of a light source housing which includes a light source and a lens positioned in the housing to allow light to be directed to the eye of the subject, and the light source is operably linked to a power source. The invention provides method for the prevention and treatment of ocular disease including infection, neoplasia, and corneal dystrophies. The device of the invention can be used in conjunction with photoactive therapeutic agents.
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1. A wearable ocular photoactivator device comprising:
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a frame to position on a face of a subject a light source towards an eye of the subject;
whereinthe light source enclosed in a housing is connected to the frame wherein the housing comprises the light source contained within the housing, and a lens capable of alignment with emitted light from the light source to direct the emitted light to the eye of the subject; and a power source operably connected to the light source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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