Thermokeratoplasty systems

摘要

The present invention provides applicators for performing thermokeratoplasty. One embodiment of such applicators includes a pair of electrical conducting elements electrically separated by a selected distance and extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The electrical conducting elements define, at the distal end, a contact surface that is positionable at a cornea. At least one of the electrical conducting elements is divided into a plurality of discrete sections extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The discrete sections are selectively and separately actuated by a controller according to one or more variable characteristics to deliver energy to the cornea.

主权项

1. An applicator for providing eye therapy, comprising:
a pair of electrical conducting elements electrically separated by a selected distance and extending from a proximal end to a distal end along an axis, the electrical conducting elements defining, at the distal end, a contact surface that is positionable at a cornea, at least one of the electrical conducting elements being divided into a plurality of discrete sections extending from the proximal end to the distal end; and a controller configured to selectively and separately actuate the discrete sections according to one or more variable characteristics to deliver energy to the cornea.