Methods and devices for crosslinking of corneal collagen and for treatment of disorders of the eye

摘要

Methods and devices for delivering therapeutic or diagnostic energy (e.g., light, ultrasound, ionizing radiation (e.g., x-ray), vibration, heat energy, etc.) into the eye. An energy emitting device is positioned on the eye and used to deliver energy into the eye. The device may be constructed to allow the subject's eyelids to open and close while the device is positioned on the eye. The device is useable for various energy based or energy-mediated therapies, including crosslinking of corneal collagen, light therapy, photodynamic therapy, photo-activation of drugs, etc.

主权项

1. A method for delivering therapeutic energy to an eye of a human or animal subject, said method comprising the steps of:
a) administering a crosslinking agent to the eye; and b) placing on the subject's eye an ultraviolet light-emitting contact lens that allows the eye lids of that eye to open and close while the ultraviolet light-emitting contact lens is positioned on the eye, and causing the ultraviolet light-emitting contact lens positioned on the eye to deliver therapeutic energy into the eye sufficient to effect crosslinking of corneal collagen.