Patents Assigned to The Lions Instutute of Western Australia Incorporated
  • Method of insertion of keratoprostheses
    Publication number: 20030055497
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved methods of insertion of keratoprosthesis and, in particular, improved methods of surgical insertion and placement of a soft hydrogel prosthetic corneal device into the host cornea. The methods of the invention provide greatly improved rates of success for the implantation and retention of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: The Lions Instutute of Western Australia Incorporated
    Inventors: Celia R. Hicks, Geoffrey J. Crawford, Traian V. Chirila, Ian J. Constable