A method and apparatus are disclosed for improving hearing by irradiating the cochlea with a laser beam. In one embodiment, an apparatus for improving hearing comprises a laser source that emits at least one laser beam to irradiate at least a portion of a basilar membrane. The laser source emits the at least one laser beam under suitable conditions to change a frequency response of the basilar membrane. In an embodiment, the laser source irradiates the cochlea at a defined pulse duration to change the physical properties of the cochlea. The irradiated portion of the cochlea may be the basilar membrane.
申请公布号
WO2005089497(A2)
申请公布日期
2005.09.29
申请号
WO2005US09188
申请日期
2005.03.18
申请人
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE;WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY;OGHALAI, JOHN, S.;ANVARI, BAHMAN