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Delivery system and method of use for the eye

  • US 20020013572A1
  • Filed: 05/21/2001
  • Published: 01/31/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for reducing intraocular pressure in an eye, said eye comprising a trabecular meshwork, a juxtacanalicular trabecular meshwork and a Schlemni'"'"'s canal, said method comprising the steps of:

  • identifying target tissues comprising said trabecular meshwork, said juxtacanalicular trabecular meshwork and said Schlemm'"'"'s canal;

    analyzing obstructions located in target tissues;

    stabilizing an anterior chamber of said eye;

    inserting a probe into said anterior chamber of said eye;

    positioning a distal end of said probe within an operable limit of said target tissues;

    delivering laser energy from said probe sufficient to cause photoablation of portions of at least one of said trabecular meshwork, said juxtacanalicular trabecular meshwork and an inner wall of said Schlemm'"'"'s canal.

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