Inventors:
MICHAEL C. HILES - WEST LAFAYETTE IN, US
DAVID A. ZOPF - ANN ARBOR MI, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/14
Abstract:
Described are biocompatible materials treated with a biocompatible substance that embeds within pores of the materials so as to alter the transmittance of radiation through the materials. Remodelable materials such as collagenous ECM materials can be so treated to provide implants that are both remodelable and possess an increased capacity to transmit visible light and/or other forms of radiation. Such constructs find particular use in ophthalmic applications and, in particular cases, as corneal implant materials.