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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 28, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2009
Ronald K. Yamamoto, San Francisco, CA (US);
Stanley R. Conston, San Carlos, CA (US);
Michael F. Nash, Danville, CA (US);
Paul S. Koch, Warwick, RI (US);
Ronald K. Yamamoto, San Francisco, CA (US);
Stanley R. Conston, San Carlos, CA (US);
Michael F. Nash, Danville, CA (US);
Paul S. Koch, Warwick, RI (US);
iScience Interventional Corporation, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to a novel apparatus for the treatment of ocular disease, particularly glaucoma. The apparatus consists of a locating device to locate Schlemm's Canal within the anterior portion of the eye and a surgical tool to access the canal for treatment. The apparatus allows for guided, minimally invasive surgical access to Schlemm's Canal to enable surgical procedures to be performed on the canal and trabecular meshwork to reduce intraocular pressure. The apparatus may also deliver devices or substances to Schlemm's Canal in the treatment of glaucoma.