Glaucoma treatment method

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2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Farah, A. (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

C606S004000, C128S898000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11041715

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system of treating intraocular pressure. Laser light is directed to the ciliary region of the target eye. The light stimulates the ciliary region and ablates debris lodged therein. An immune response may be triggered by the stimulation of the ciliary body. Intraocular pressure is reduced by the increase in aqueous flow from the anterior chamber in the eye permitted by the resultant removal of debris blocking the uveo-scleral outflow pathway.

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