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Intraocular implants and related kits and methods

  • US 10,406,030 B2
  • Filed: 08/22/2017
  • Issued: 09/10/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of reducing intraocular pressure in a patient, comprising:

  • advancing a needle to a trabecular meshwork ab interno and puncturing the trabecular meshwork with the needle;

    advancing a separate device comprising an elongated member into Schlemm'"'"'s canal ab interno such that it extends around Schlemm'"'"'s canal, wherein the elongated member comprises a tip portion having a rounded end configured to guide the elongated member down Schlemm'"'"'s canal; and

    moving the elongated member within and relative to Schlemm'"'"'s canal while concurrently delivering viscoelastic fluid to dilate Schlemm'"'"'s canal,such that intraocular pressure is reduced via juxtacanalicular tissue distension, Schlemm'"'"'s canal dilation, and collector channel dilation.

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