Hexiris Inc.

$75,000.00 CAD

≈ 12 months of average Canadian pay
Department
National Research Council Canada
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2022-2023
Agreement period
November 7, 2022 – February 29, 2024
Reference
nrc-cnrc:172-2022-2023-Q3-997106

Published purpose

Presenting early-stage glaucoma patients with a minimally invasive approach to lower intraocular pressure with a bleb-forming procedure as an alternative to traditional trabeculectomy or tube surgery. Minimally Invasive Bleb-Forming Punch (MIBP) uses a new, creative injector punch to drain the liquid out of the eye. The punch removes tissue creating a tunnel to allow the eye to drain without the need for an implant. This next generation glaucoma surgery is targeted to early-stage patients as an outpatient procedure. Although the MIBS devices depend on creating an external filtering bleb, they are associated with fewer risks than traditional glaucoma surgeries, offering a favorable safety profile procedure with faster recovery.

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