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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MACRO-MICRO DISTAL DEXTERITY ENHANCEMENT IN MICRO-SURGERY OF THE EYE

  • US 20110125165A1
  • Filed: 05/18/2009
  • Published: 05/26/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/16/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for operating within an interior region of an eye, comprising:

  • a delivery channel having a proximal portion located exterior to the eye, and a distal portion positionable within the interior region of the eye, wherein the distal portion of the delivery channel defines an outer diameter that is smaller than or equal to about 18 gauge; and

    a micro-robot extendable from the distal portion of the delivery channel, wherein the micro-robot is remotely operable to change shape within the interior region of the eye.

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