Canaloplasty
Canaloplasty is proven to safely lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma who are dependent on medications. Canaloplasty uses breakthrough microcatheter technology in a simple and minimally invasive procedure.
To perform canaloplasty, a tiny incision is made to gain access to the canal in the eye. A microcatheter will circumnavigate the canal around the iris, enlarging the main drainage channel and its smaller collector channels through the injection of a sterile, gel-like material called viscoelastic. The catheter is then removed and a suture is placed within the canal and tightened. This tightened suture ensures that the canal remains open. By opening the canal, the pressure inside the eye is relieved.
To see if you are a candidate for Canaloplasty, please contact Chu Vision Institute to schedule a consultation.