Methods for treating eye conditions
US8827990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0651
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for reducing intraocular pressure in an eye. A perpendicular incision is made through a conjunctiva of the eye to access a trabecular meshwork of the eye. Electromagnetic energy is focused through the perpendicular incision to ablate a portion of the trabecular network, where said ablation creates a channel for outflow flow of fluid through a sclera venous sinus to reduce pressure within the eye.
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