Method for laser sclerostomy

Details Method for laser sclerostomy Method for laser sclerostomy

1992-06-25

1993-06-29

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

606 15, A61B 1732

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052229521

ABSTRACT:
A method for performing endolaser microsurgery on ocular and like tissues utilizing a laser delivery system and an intraocular probe for delivering the laser energy to the tissues comprising the steps of forming an incision in the conjunctiva surrounding the sclera, introducing the probe through the incision, moving the probe anteriorly beneath the conjunctiva to a site remote from the initial incision, and ablating by laser a drainage fistula through the sclera for relieving intraocular pressure.

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