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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2005
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2003
Gregg Scheller, Wildwood, MO (US);
E. Mitchel Opremcak, Columbus, OH (US);
Gregg Scheller, Wildwood, MO (US);
E. Mitchel Opremcak, Columbus, OH (US);
Synergetics, Inc., St. Charles, MO (US);
Abstract
A device for radial optic neurotomy comprising a radial optic neurotomy knife and its method of use. Comprising in a preferred embodiment, a uniquely formed asymmetrical 'V' shaped tip having a first sharpened leg and a second dulled leg and a depth gauge. In a preferred embodiment said depth gauge comprises a laser mark which is substantially perpendicular with a central axis of a tip holding shaft. The device is specially designed for performing the radial optic neurotomy (RON) surgical procedure and thereby promoting relaxation of the scleral outlet.