Invention Application
WO2013003594A3 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION USING RADIO-FREQUENCY ENERGY
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使用射频能量治疗睑缘腺功能障碍的方法和系统
- Patent Title: METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION USING RADIO-FREQUENCY ENERGY
- Patent Title (中): 使用射频能量治疗睑缘腺功能障碍的方法和系统
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Application No.: PCT/US2012044650Application Date: 2012-06-28
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Publication No.: WO2013003594A3Publication Date: 2013-02-28
- Inventor: KORB DONALD R , GRENON STEPHEN M , WILLIS TIMOTHY R , GRAVELY BENJAMIN TYSON , BACICH STEVEN
- Applicant: TEARSCIENCE INC , KORB DONALD R , GRENON STEPHEN M , WILLIS TIMOTHY R , GRAVELY BENJAMIN TYSON , BACICH STEVEN
- Assignee: TEARSCIENCE INC,KORB DONALD R,GRENON STEPHEN M,WILLIS TIMOTHY R,GRAVELY BENJAMIN TYSON,BACICH STEVEN
- Current Assignee: TEARSCIENCE INC,KORB DONALD R,GRENON STEPHEN M,WILLIS TIMOTHY R,GRAVELY BENJAMIN TYSON,BACICH STEVEN
- Priority: US201161502120 2011-06-28
- Main IPC: A61M35/00
- IPC: A61M35/00
Abstract:
A method of treating meibomian gland dysfunction is disclosed. The method includes directing RF energy to an internal portion of a meibomian gland, selectively targeting an obstruction within a duct of the meibomian gland with the applied RF energy to melt, loosen, or soften the obstruction, and expressing the obstruction from the duct of the meibomian gland. An apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one RF electrode configured to direct RF energy to an internal portion of a meibomian gland located in an eyelid of an eye, the at least one RF electrode further configured to selectively target an obstruction within a duct of the meibomian gland with the applied RF energy to melt, loosen, or soften the obstruction. The apparatus also comprises at least one expressor configured to express the obstruction from the duct of the meibomian gland.
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