CAPSULOTOMY DEVICE AND METHOD USING ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION HEATING
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1. A capsulotomy device for use in an eye having a capsular bag, comprising:
- a conductive, primary coil capable of generating magnetic field lines; and
a conductive, secondary coil configured to permit insertion through an incision having a diameter of 3 mm or less, and placement on the capsular bag,whereby when the magnetic field lines are projected through the secondary coil a current is generated therein.
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Abstract
A capsulotomy device for use in an eye having a capsular bag, comprising a conductive, primary coil capable of generating magnetic field lines and a conductive, secondary coil configured to permit insertion through an incision having a diameter of 3 mm or less, and placement on the capsular bag. When the magnetic field lines are projected through the secondary coil, a current is generated within the secondary coil.
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1. A capsulotomy device for use in an eye having a capsular bag, comprising:
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a conductive, primary coil capable of generating magnetic field lines; and a conductive, secondary coil configured to permit insertion through an incision having a diameter of 3 mm or less, and placement on the capsular bag, whereby when the magnetic field lines are projected through the secondary coil a current is generated therein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of forming a capsulotomy, comprising:
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locating a conductive coil in contact with a capsular bag of an eye; projecting magnetic field lines through the conductive coil that are projected from a source located outside of the eye to form a burn trace on the capsular bag; and tearing the capsular bag along the burn trace to form a rhexis. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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