Corneal implant storage and delivery devices
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1. A corneal implant applicator apparatus, comprisingan implant applicator with at least one applicator opening therethrough;
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wherein the at least applicator opening and the at least one support opening are adapted such that forces between the corneal implant and a liquid disposed in the at least one applicator opening are greater than forces between the corneal implant and a liquid disposed in the at least one support opening, wherein the greater forces provide the applicator with a greater affinity for the corneal implant than the support.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for handling and depositing corneal implants onto corneal tissue. Devices and methods for packaging and storing corneal implants.
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1. A corneal implant applicator apparatus, comprising
an implant applicator with at least one applicator opening therethrough; - and
an implant support with at least one support opening therethrough, wherein the implant applicator and implant support are disposed relative to one another to form an implant nest that is adapted to house a corneal implant; wherein the at least applicator opening and the at least one support opening are adapted such that forces between the corneal implant and a liquid disposed in the at least one applicator opening are greater than forces between the corneal implant and a liquid disposed in the at least one support opening, wherein the greater forces provide the applicator with a greater affinity for the corneal implant than the support. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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