<p>An apparatus and method for illuminating a region of an eye is provided and may include at least one optical fiber in fluid connection with a light source for allowing light to be transmitted to a probe for diffusing light into the region of the eye. The probe be formed from a portion of the at least one optical fiber and may be directly inserted into a portion of the eye so that light is diffused into the eye to illuminate the region. The probe may be secured in a substantially fixed position when the probe is inserted within a portion of the eye such as by a frictional engagement between the diffusing means and the eye. A plurality of probes may be inserted within the eye where each probe may include a substantially tapered distal end to facilitate insertion into the eye. The distal end of each probe is formed with a cutting device to enable the probe to be pressed into the eye with the cutting device forming an aperture through which the optical fiber protrudes.</p>
申请公布号
WO2006124918(A3)
申请公布日期
2009.05.07
申请号
WO2006US18950
申请日期
2006.05.17
申请人
INSIGHT INSTRUMENTS, INC.;LULOH, PETER, K.;TORNAMBE, PAUL;ANNEN, MICHAEL