Canaloplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat glaucoma by improving the drainage of fluid from the eye, which helps lower intraocular pressure (IOP). This procedure involves the use of a small catheter to dilate and open the Schlemm’s canal, a drainage structure in the eye that becomes clogged in glaucoma patients, reducing fluid outflow and causing increased IOP.

During the surgery, the catheter is inserted through a small incision, and a microstent is placed to maintain the drainage pathway. The procedure is effective in reducing intraocular pressure without the need for major incisions or external drainage devices.

Canaloplasty offers a long-term solution for managing glaucoma and is less invasive than traditional glaucoma surgery, with a quicker recovery time and fewer risks.