Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6979328
APP PUB NO 20020111608A1
SERIAL NO

10052473

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A surgical instrument and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.

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REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA1111 FRANKLIN STREET 12TH FLOOR OAKLAND CA 94607-5200

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baerveldt, George Monarch Beach, CA 22 2917
Chuck, Roy Irvine, CA 8 960

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