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The Evolving Landscape of Viscodilation

Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC; Arsham Sheybani, MD; and Christine M. Funke, MD

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In this episode, Christine Funke, MD, joins Arsham Sheybani, MD, and Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, to discuss the landscape of viscodilation devices. Dr. Funke explains how viscodilation enables surgeons to target all tissue in the trabecular meshwork and Schlemm canal. She also reviews the pros and cons of each device option, considering ease of use, patient selection, and whether it is used in a standalone or combined procedure.

Posted: 10/07/2025

Keywords:

Viscodilation

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Canaloplasty

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Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)

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The Evolving Landscape of Viscodilation

Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC; Arsham Sheybani, MD; and Christine M. Funke, MD

In this episode, Christine Funke, MD, joins Arsham Sheybani, MD, and Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, to discuss the landscape of viscodilation devices. Dr. Funke explains how viscodilation enables surgeons to target all tissue in the trabecular meshwork and Schlemm canal. She also reviews the pros and cons of each device option, considering ease of use, patient selection, and whether it is used in a standalone or combined procedure.

Posted: 10/07/2025

Keywords:

Viscodilation

•

Canaloplasty

•

Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)

•

iTrack

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