Title:
MAGNETIC CONTACT LENSES AND METHODS OF TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS USING THE SAME
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/074477
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
In certain aspects, the invention is directed to magnetic contact lenses that comprise one or more magnets. When worn by a patient, the magnetic contact lenses are configured to generate an intraocular magnetic field of sufficient magnitude and direction to move a magnetic therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent positioned inside the eye to target tissue within the eye. Other aspects of the invention pertain to kits which comprise such magnetic contact lenses as well as one or more additional components, for example, one or more containers of a magnetic diagnostic and/or or therapeutic agent.
Inventors:
GOLDBERG JEFFREY L (US)
GOLDBERG ROGER A (US)
KUNZEVITZKY NOELIA J (US)
MOYSIDIS STAVROS NICKOLAS (US)
GOLDBERG ROGER A (US)
KUNZEVITZKY NOELIA J (US)
MOYSIDIS STAVROS NICKOLAS (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2013/068401
Publication Date:
July 03, 2014
Filing Date:
November 05, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
EMMETROPE OPHTHALMICS LLC (US)
International Classes:
A61N2/00
Foreign References:
| US20110003003A1 | 2011-01-06 | |||
| US3962505A | 1976-06-08 | |||
| US20040086572A1 | 2004-05-06 | |||
| US20120140167A1 | 2012-06-07 | |||
| US5713381A | 1998-02-03 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
BONHAM, David, B. et al. (50 Doaks LaneMarblehead, MA, US)
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