FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves first of all forming canal in sclera and flat portion of ciliary body with 1.5-2 mm diameter and continuing it into vitreous body. Vitreous body is removed by means of excision after its spontaneous discharge. To control discharge rate, canal lumen size is changed by introducing spatula into it. EFFECT: controllable reduction of intraocular pressure.
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1998-01-27—Published
1994-11-15—Filed