Patent ID: 8725266
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: A61K,A61N,A61P,B82Y,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for increasing electrical activity within an eye, the method comprising: implanting within the eye a biocompatible solution of a plurality of quantum dots, at least one of the plurality of quantum dots further comprising a bio-targeted encapsulation consisting of biotin, wherein the bio-targeted encapsulation adheres directly to a targeted retinal cell and maintains the at least one of the plurality of quantum dots in close interaction with the targeted retinal cell for an extended period of time, wherein, when light enters the eye, the at least one of the plurality of quantum dots fluoresces, thereby increasing electrical activity in a damaged retina comprising the targeted retinal cell, and wherein the increase improves both the function and anatomy of the damaged retina.