INTRAOCULAR IMPLANTS AND RELATED KITS AND METHODS
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Abstract
Devices, methods and kits are described for reducing intraocular pressure. The devices include a support that is implantable within Schlemm'"'"'s canal and that may restore or maintain at least partial patency of the canal without substantially interfering with transmural or transluminal fluid flow across the canal. The devices utilize the natural drainage process of the eye and may be implanted with minimal trauma to the eye. Kits may include a support and an introducer for implanting the support within Schlemm'"'"'s canal. Methods may include implanting a support within Schlemm'"'"'s canal, where the support is capable of restoring or maintaining at least partial patency of the canal without substantial interference with transmural or transluminal fluid flow across the canal.
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36 Claims
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1-20. -20. (canceled)
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21. A method of reducing intraocular pressure in a patient, comprising:
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advancing an elongated member into Schlemm'"'"'s canal via an ab interno approach, wherein the elongated member is illuminated; moving the elongated member within and relative to Schlemm'"'"'s canal while concurrently delivering viscoelastic fluid to dilate Schlemm'"'"'s canal. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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