Method for laser sclerostomy

摘要

A method for performing endolaser microsurgery on ocular and like tissues utilizing a laser delivery system and an intraocular probe for delivering the laser energy to the tissues comprising the steps of forming an incision in the conjunctiva surrounding the sclera, introducing the probe through the incision, moving the probe anteriorly beneath the conjunctiva to a site remote from the initial incision, and ablating by laser a drainage fistula through the sclera for relieving intraocular pressure.