Patent ID: 6443881
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
An ophthalmic brachytherapy device for treating a diseased area with radiation, said device comprising:a handle, an applicator head comprising an applicator and a shield; said applicator coupled with said handle and adapted to receive a source of radiation, said applicator moveable between a first radiation shielded position and a second position wherein radiation is allowed to reach the diseased area; said applicator comprising a stem and a receptacle, said receptacle located opposite said handle and containing said source of radiation; the distal end of said applicator having a shape conforming to the shape of the eye globe; said shield slidably receiving said applicator to contain radiation while said applicator is being inserted and positioned; the distal end of said shield having a shape conforming to the shape of the eye globe; an actuator coupled with said applicator and movable between first and second positions corresponding to said first and second positions of said applicator; and, a light source disposed at the terminal end of said applicator head which illuminates only a targeted radiation zone.