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AssigneeThe Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
InventorMalik Y. Kahook
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The present invention provides devices and methods for non-invasively lowering intraocular pressure. In particular, some non-invasive intraocular pressure lowering devices of the invention comprise an oscillating element having a proximal end and a terminal probe. Typically, the terminal probe of said oscillating element comprises a substantially non-abrasive material that is adapted to be in contact with an ocular surface without causing any significant damage to the tissue and is shaped to conform to ocular surface at the limbal region. Devices also include an oscillating mechanism that is operatively connected to the proximal end of said oscillating tip such that when oscillating mechanism is in operation said oscillating tip moves axially without damaging ocular cells. Intraocular pressure lowering devices of the present invention are capable of non-invasively transmitting mechanical force to the tissue proximate to the limbal tissue.
A non-invasive intraocular pressure lowering device comprising:
The non-invasive intraocular pressure lowering device of claim 3, wherein, wherein said oscillating element is positioned within said corneal positioning element.
A method for reducing intraocular pressure of a subject, said method comprising applying non-invasive mechanical force to a tissue proximate to the limbal tissue for a time sufficient to cause decrease in intraocular pressure of said subject.
A method for slowing or preventing progression of visual field loss in a subject, said method comprising non-invasively reducing intraocular pressure of the subject by applying non-invasive mechanical force to a tissue proximate to the limbal tissue for a time sufficient to cause decrease in intraocular pressure of said subject.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.