Meaning of viscocanalostomy | Babel Free

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A treatment for glaucoma that bypasses the flow of tears from the trabecular meshwork.

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“Viscocanalostomy is a non-penetrating procedure aimed at increasing the outflow facility by creating significant morphologic changes at the trabecular meshwork level.”

“Viscocanalostomy is a glaucoma surgical procedure that restores normal physiology by internal filtration of aqueous flow, Dr. [John R.] Kearney said.”

“Viscocanalostomy is performed under retrobulbar or peribulbar anesthesia and usually requires 25 to 40 minutes depending on bleeding control.”

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