Glaucoma treatment method
US7282046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2009/00891
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system of treating intraocular pressure. Laser light is directed to the ciliary region of the target eye. The light stimulates the ciliary region and ablates debris lodged therein. An immune response may be triggered by the stimulation of the ciliary body. Intraocular pressure is reduced by the increase in aqueous flow from the anterior chamber in the eye permitted by the resultant removal of debris blocking the uveo-scleral outflow pathway.
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