Medical device and methods of use of glaucoma treatment

Details Medical device and methods of use of glaucoma treatment Medical device and methods of use of glaucoma treatment

2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Mendez, Manuel (Department: 3763)

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ABSTRACT:
The invention relates generally medical devices and methods for the treatment of glaucoma in an animal eye and, more particularly, to medical devices and methods for treating tissue of the trabecular meshwork and/or Schlemm's canal of the eye to restore or rejuvenate a portion or all of the normal physiological function of directing aqueous outflow for maintaining a normal intraocular pressure in the eye.

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