OPHTHALMIC MICROSURGICAL SYSTEM

摘要

An ophthalmic microsurgical system is described for treatment of eye disease s, such as glaucoma, using minimally invasive surgical techniques. The microsurgical system includes a thin walled outer sheath microcannula 1 slidably disposed about an inner member 4, which extends slightly beyond the distal end of the microcannula 1. The inner member 4 may be straight or curv ed and may optionally include a surgical instrument and/or a sensor or signalin g beacon. The microsurgical system is used in a surgical procedure for opening Schlemm's Canal to provide drainage of aqueous fluid in order to relieve excess intraocular that results from glaucoma an other diseases of the eye.< /SDOAB>