Patent ID: 9078995
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. An iris expansion device comprising: an inflatable discontinuous ring comprising two blunt terminal ends that do not interlock together; at least three positioning loops located approximately equidistant from each other around the periphery of the inflatable discontinuous ring; a U or V shaped groove provided within the outer periphery of the inflatable discontinuous ring; and an inlet valve positioned on the inflatable discontinuous ring, wherein the inflatable discontinuous ring comprises a bio-compatible material, wherein when the device is inflated, the groove inflates with the ring and the groove of the device is suitable for engaging the inner periphery of an iris muscle, wherein when the ring is inflated and the groove engages the iris, the diameter of a pupil is increased, and wherein deployment of the discontinuous inflatable ring provides the iris expansion device sized to the individual iris.