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US 9,956,116 B2Granted
Method and apparatus for treating an ocular disorder
AssigneeInnovative Glaucoma Solutions, LLC
InventorsDavinder S. Grover, Ronald L. Fellman, David G. Godfrey
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Abstract
Embodiments of the claimed invention are directed to the treatment of glaucoma (or conditions of elevated intraocular pressure) using a novel ab interno trabeculotomy procedure that uses a flexible device. At least one advantage of the present method is that it does not require a conjunctival or scleral incision, which in turn improves patient recovery time and healing.
Claims12
A method for performing a trabeculotomy ab intern, the method comprising the steps of
- making at least one corneal incision,
- placing a surgical instrument with a cutting edge through the corneal incision,
- making an incision into the trabecular meshwork to access the lumen of Schlemm's canal,
- placing the distal end of a device into the anterior chamber,
- advancing the device within Schlemm's canal,
- pulling the distal end of the device into the anterior chamber,
- applying tension to the device within the canal by applying tension between the ends of the device within Schlemm's canal thereby rupturing the trabecular meshwork in the area cannulated by the device, and
- withdrawing the device through the corneal incision.
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