Canaloplasty ab interno

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GLAUCOMA, PRIMARY OPEN ANGLE; POAG

Canaloplasty ab interno (ABiC) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9585494/

Canaloplasty ab interno is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat glaucoma, a condition that can cause damage to the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. This procedure involves accessing and dilating the drainage canal (Schlemm's canal) in the eye using a microcatheter, which is inserted through a small incision into (ab interno) the eye.

During canaloplasty ab interno, a small incision is made near the cornea of the eye, and a microcatheter is inserted into the eye through the incision. The microcatheter is then guided through the drainage canal, where it is used to dilate and expand the canal. The microcatheter is then removed, and the incision is typically self-sealing and does not require sutures.

Canaloplasty ab interno is similar to traditional canaloplasty ab externo), which involves creating a larger incision in the eye to access the canal. However, canaloplasty ab interno is less invasive and typically has a shorter recovery time.

Canaloplasty ab interno has been shown to be effective at lowering intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma, and it may be an appropriate treatment option for patients who have not responded to other forms of treatment, such as eye drops or laser therapy.

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