Patents Assigned to Corneal Contouring Development L.L.C.
  • Method and apparatus for reprofiling or smoothing the anterior or stromal cornea by scraping
    Patent number: 5591185
    Abstract: A method for reprofiling or otherwise smoothing and enhancing the anterior or stromal cornea by scraping. The method is useful as a primary technique for reprofiling the stromal portion of the cornea following a lamellar keratectomy or as a secondary technique for use in combination with other corneal refractive procedure to dislocate debris and smooth and enhance a worked area of the cornea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Corneal Contouring Development L.L.C.
    Inventors: Lauren G. Kilmer, Robert E. Nordquist, Michael Nadalsky, David R. Gibson