Abstract:
The effect of laser stimulation, e.g., R:GEN, of the RPE and its impact on MMPs and RAAS pathways are used to guide patient therapies. Certain biomarkers, namely MMPs, TIMPs, and components associated with RAAS, are effective indicators of healing response levels generated by the patients undergoing the therapy. An eye disease is diagnosed in a patient and a first biomarker sample is obtained from a biomatrix, e.g., patient's blood in containers with protease inhibitors. An initial subthreshold laser treatment is then performed on the eye. By monitoring the presence, amount, and relative levels of one or more of the above biomarkers as the patient heals, it is determined when the patient's body has sufficiently responded to the previous treatment, such that retreatment may be appropriate. The present disclosure demonstrates effective treatment of eye diseases, e.g., dry age-related macular degeneration, which utilize laser treatment alone or in combination with other treatments.
Abstract:
The disclosure provides a rapidly deployable nanoscale biodegradable system using hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin based combination product. Cyclodextrin is an amphiphilic polymer suitable to develop an agnostic barrier blocking pathogenic microbes that has localized on the mucocutaneous lining of the conjunctiva, mouth and nose, lung, or gastrointestinal tract. The cyclodextrin may bind the viral particles and/or disrupt viral entry mechanisms by removing cholesterol from viral particles to reduce infectivity. Cyclodextrins also may facilitate removal of the viral cholesterol molecules, thus rendering them less viable. Cyclodextrin activity may be further enhanced when used in combination with certain minerals and/or antioxidant compounds.
Abstract:
Embodiments of intraocular lenses described herein include features that enhance depth of focus and/or reduce chromatic aberration. These features may include different optical fluids, multiplexed or asymmetric lens arrangement, dispersive or diffusive elements, and others.
Abstract:
Advances in filling apparatus, handheld tools, surgical techniques and intraoperative biometry for implanting and adjusting an accommodative liquid lens are disclosed. The lens (125) may be attached to or retained within a handheld surgical tool, which can be fluidly connectable to a filling console (200) to fill the lens with a liquid. In various embodiments, a filling console facilitates aspirating liquid out of the lens in order to ensure the absence of residual bubbles and filling of the lens with fluid during surgery, as well as during post" operative adjustments to the lens. Actuated by the surgeon, the filling console can aspirate fluid from the lens and inject fluid into the lens following insertion thereof.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are instruments and methods for delivery of substrates, including cell- seeded substrates, to target tissues requiring treatment for various diseases that induce cell death, damage or loss of function. The substrates are configured to provide cells, including stem cells, with a structural support that allows interconnection with and transmission of biological signals between the cells and the target tissue.
Abstract:
Surgical introducers aid surgeons in the implantation of medical devices. The introducer provides support and an even distribution of force for ease of insertion and prevention of damage to the medical device while protecting the tissue into which the device implanted. A representative embodiment includes or consists of a locking device, a pair of forceps, a specially configured and/or angled head with a seat for the device to be implanted, and a gripping area.
Abstract:
A sterile surgical tray includes structure for receiving a plurality of surgical instruments. The sterile surgical tray also may include electrical input and output connectors attached to tray.
Abstract:
Various adjustable cannula systems are provided. The systems can include an adjustable cannula capable of expansion and/or contraction having an elongate body with a distal end and a proximal end. The adjustable cannula can be coupled to an upper housing and a lower housing such that rotation of the upper housing results in expansion or contraction of the adjustable cannula. The adjustable cannula can also have a proximal end having a lumen larger than a distal end lumen. A plurality of flanges can be formed in the elongate body by a plurality of slits that span a majority of a length of the cannula, including along or proximate to its proximal end and distal end.
Abstract:
A sterile surgical tray (10) includes structure (12) for receiving a plurality of surgical instruments (14), a pump fluid reservoir (30) within the tray (10), a pump (40) contained within the sterile tray (30) and connected to the pump fluid reservoir (30), and a motor (42) contained within the sterile tray and connected to the pump (40). Sterile surgical tray (10) also may include electrical input and output connectors attached to tray (10).