METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DELIVERY OF PHOTO-CHEMICAL (CROSS-LINKING) TREATMENT TO CORNEAL TISSUE

摘要

Systems and methods for delivering and infusing formulations containing riboflavin or its analogues, or other ophthalmic formulations, into corneal tissue are disclosed. Systems and methods are further disclosed to cross-link the corneal tissue through exposure to UVA irradiation. The systems and methods for formulation delivery employ micro-needle array delivery devices.