ENGLISH STUART,KIRK RICHARD ANTHONY,HOLLAND MARTIN NEIL
申请号：
NZ61656912
公开号：
NZ616569A
申请日:
2012.02.22
申请国别(地区):
NZ
年份:
2015
代理人:
摘要：
An illuminating cartridge (1) and complementary holding element (2) used in the treatment of eye diseases is disclosed. The cartridge and a holding element are for operable connection with each other to form a phototherapy apparatus (10). The cartridge includes a radiation source for emitting radiation towards an area to be treated of a user； a mount element for positioning the radiation source in a predetermined position relative to the area to be treated； wherein the mount element comprises a locating portion configured for locating the cartridge at a predetermined position with respect to a body portion of the user. It has been found useful to administer the radiation to the eye area by providing a mask type of device for a patient to wear during sleep, the mask configured to be secured over the patient&rsquo；s head to cover the eye area, and adapted to include light emitting sources in the region of the eyes. The light sources may be LEDs or OLEDs, for example, and are arranged to emit light towards the eye area. For diabetic retinopathy, preferably light having a wavelength of between around 460 to 550 nm is administered to the eyes or eyelids, which corresponds to the scotopic sensitivity of the eye.
