Systems and methods for viscoelastic delivery
US11540940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/00781
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device for reducing intraocular pressure in a patient. The method may comprise deploying administering a viscoelastic material into Schlemm's canal to open aqueous humor outflow pathways. The device is adapted to perform the method. The viscoelastic material may be configured to lower the intraocular pressure within the eye.
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