Methods and Devices for Treating Presbyopia

Abstract

Architectures and techniques for treating conditions of the eye, such as presbyopia, utilize sources of treatment energy, such as electromagnetic energy emitting devices, to implement non-corneal manipulations. According to these devices and methods, the sources of treatment energy are activated to direct energy onto parts of the eye, such as the conjunctiva and sclera, to treat presbyopia. The treatments can affect at least one property of the eye and enhance an accommodation of the eye.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for treating an eye in need of one or more of a physiological and a vision correction, comprising directing treatment energy onto a sclera, wherein the treatment energy has a power of about 0.15-0.20 W, a pulse frequency of about 20 Hz, an E pulse  of about 8-10 mJ/pulse, an air output from a pressurized air supply line, a water output from a pressurized water supply line, and a treatment energy profile having one or more of a conical and a “V” shape.