Excimer laser trabeculostomy (ELT) is the only laser-based minimally invasive glaucoma
surgical (MIGS). ELT creates outflow channels which connect the anterior chamber to
Schlemm's canal (SC) and concurrently dilates SC and collector channels.
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Disclosure Statement: M.S. Berlin: EyeLight consultant, ELT US patents issued and pending.
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