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US 9,308,126 B2Granted
Non-invasive devices and methods for lowering intra-ocular pressure
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
InventorsMalik Y. Kahook, Glenn R. Sussman, Robert E. Atkinson
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Abstract
Improvements in devices, systems and methods for non-invasively lowering intra-ocular pressure (IOP). In examples, the device applies non-invasive, focal, mechanical oscillation to the limbal region at a low amplitude and frequency, targeting the trabecular meshwork to restore outflow function and lower IOP.
Claims29
A method of treating an eye, the method comprising:
- applying focal sonic oscillation to a plurality of locations on an ocular surface of the eye using a device having a treatment head, wherein each of the plurality of locations is on a limbal region of the eye, the limbal region being spaced apart from a cornea of the eye, and wherein the focal sonic oscillation applied to each of the plurality of locations includes an oscillation frequency and a duration, wherein the focal oscillation is activated when a measured pressure is within a range having a lower limit indicative of the treatment head being applied to and in contact with a surface of the eye and an upper limit corresponding to a maximum pressure threshold.
A method of treating an eye, the method comprising:
- positioning a pin of a treatment device at a first location on an ocular surface of the eye, wherein the first location is spaced from the cornea;
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- oscillating the pin to repeatedly apply a force to the first location, wherein the force is applied at a frequency outside of the ultrasonic range, wherein the force from the oscillating of the pin is activated when a measured pressure is within a range having a lower limit indicative of the pin being applied to and in contact with to the ocular surface of the eye and an upper limit corresponding to a maximum pressure threshold.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.