Contrast-enhanced ocular imaging
First Claim
1. A method of increasing contrast in an eye, the method comprising:
- introducing an imaging contrast agent into an aqueous humor outflow channel of the eye.
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Abstract
The invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for ocular imaging and, more particularly, to devices and methods for increasing contrast in an eye in which an imaging contrast agent is introduced into an aqueous humor outflow channel. For example, in one embodiment, the outflow channel may be Schlemm'"'"'s Canal, or in another embodiment, the outflow channel may be an episcleral vein. Also disclosed are methods for implanting a trabecular stent via an ab extemo procedure with assistance of enhanced magnetic resonance imaging to restore a part or all of the normal physiological function of directing aqueous outflow for maintaining a normal intraocular pressure in an eye.
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1. A method of increasing contrast in an eye, the method comprising:
introducing an imaging contrast agent into an aqueous humor outflow channel of the eye. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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