Direct View Scleral Contact Lens for Laser Trabeculoplasty
Summary
The USPTO published patent application US20260096928A1 assigned to Ocular Instruments, Inc. covering a direct view scleral contact lens designed for use in direct selective laser trabeculoplasty (DSLT) procedures. The invention includes a lens body with an inferior light exit surface forming a compression annulus that contacts the patient's eye during laser treatment, plus a ring of alignment markers.
What changed
The USPTO published a patent application for a direct view scleral contact lens intended for direct selective laser trabeculoplasty (DSLT) procedures. The lens body features a light exit surface with a compression annulus that contacts the patient's eye during treatment, along with evenly spaced alignment markers for positioning.
Manufacturers of ophthalmic devices and contact lenses may wish to review this application to assess potential competitive implications in the DSLT device market. Parties interested in laser eye treatment technologies should monitor the prosecution of this patent application.
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- Monitor patent prosecution status for potential licensing opportunities
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DIRECT VIEW SCLERAL CONTACT LENS
Application US20260096928A1 Kind: A1 Apr 09, 2026
Assignee
Ocular Instruments, Inc.
Inventors
Mark A. Latina, Raymond D. Graham
Abstract
A direct view sclera contact lens suitable for use in direct selective laser trabeculoplasty (DSLT) procedures. With use of the direct view sclera contact lens, DSLT can be carried out with conventional SLT lasers that are commonly available. The direct view sclera contact lens comprises a lens body having an inferior end that defines a light exit surface. The light exit surface extends inwardly toward the optical axis and in a superior direction to form a compression annulus. The compression annulus contacts an eye of the patient during direct selective laser trabeculoplasty. The lens body includes a ring of evenly spaced alignment markers disposed in the light exit surface.
CPC Classifications
A61F 9/009 A61F 9/008 A61F 2009/00891
Filing Date
2025-10-03
Application No.
19349249
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