WO2009155114A2 - A non-invasive device for lowering intraocular pressure - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to devices and methods for non-invasively lowering intraocular pressure.
- Glaucoma is a leading cause of world- wide blindness.
- Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) has been identified in multiple studies as a leading cause of glaucomatous optic neuropathy (GON). While many glaucoma risk factors such as family history of glaucoma, advanced age, and race have been identified, increased IOP is the only risk factor modifiable by medical or surgical intervention. Decreasing IOP has been linked to slower progression of visual field loss in ocular hypertensive patients as well as in various forms of glaucoma. While often effective at lowering IOP, the use of medical and surgical modalities to treat glaucoma are associated with unwanted side-effects, poor compliance with topical drop therapy and potential for infection, pain and loss of vision from invasive procedures.
- Some aspects of the invention provide noninvasive devices and methods for lowering IOP. These aspects of the invention can be applied repeatedly and result in fewer side-effects relative to many conventional treatments currently used to lower IOP. Other advantages of devices and methods of the invention include, but are not limited to, the ease of use and adaptability to other applications. Moreover, the skill level needed to perform methods of the invention or to use devices of the invention is much lower than other conventional treatment procedures such as microsurgery.
- Some aspects of the invention provide a non-invasive IOP lowering device comprising an oscillating element and an oscillating mechanism that is operatively connected to the oscillating element. The oscillating element comprises a proximal end and a terminal probe.
- the proximal end of the oscillating element is operatively connected to the oscillating mechanism such that when oscillating mechanism is in operation the oscillating element moves axially.
- Such movement of the oscillating element exerts non-invasive mechanical force on the ocular tissue.
- the terminal probe can comprise a substantially non-abrasive material that is adapted to be in contact with an ocular surface and can be shaped to conform to ocular surface often at the anatomic limbus of the eye.
- the IOP lowering device transmits non-invasive mechanical force to the tissue proximate to the limbus. Often, mechanical force is transmitted to cells comprising trabecular meshwork, schlemm's canal, surrounding tissues and/or a combination thereof.
- the non-invasive IOP lowering device repeatedly applies force to tissue at set frequency and amplitude.
- the frequency of oscillating mechanism is from about 1 Hz to about 40 kHz. Typically from 100 Hz to about 1 kHz, often from about 100 Hz to about 900 Hz.
- the frequency of oscillation can be adjusted at least from about 1 Hz to about 1 kHz. Typically from 100 Hz to about 900 Hz, often from about 100 Hz to about 900 Hz.
- the amplitude of oscillation can range from about
- the oscillating element moves transversally.
- the amplitude of oscillation ranges from about 0.2 mm to about 0.8 mm, more often from about 0.3 mm to about 0.7 mm, and in many cases about 0.5 mm.
- the amplitude of oscillation is adjustable from about 0.1 mm to about 1 mm axially.
- the amplitude of oscillation can be adjusted from about 0.2 mm to about 0.8 mm, and more often from about 0.3 mm to about 0.7 mm.
- the material for the oscillating probe tip i.e., terminal probe tip
- the material for the oscillating probe tip comprises plastic, metallic, silicone, polypropylene, or other non-abrasive materials, or a combination thereof.
- the oscillating probe tip is designed to allow focused transmission of mechanical force to a designated ocular surface.
- the shape of the oscillating probe tip can be a circle, elipse, oval, or any other shape as long as it can transmit mechanical force to a desired ocular surface in a non-invasive manner.
- the oscillating probe tip is in the shape of a circle, elipse or oval.
- the area of the terminal probe that contacts the ocular surface has a mean diameter of from about 0.1 mm to about 6 mm, typically from about 0.2 mm to about 3 mm, often from about 0.2 mm to about 1 mm, and more often from about 0.3 mm to about 0.7 mm.
- the oscillating probe tip has a mean diameter of about 0.5 mm.
- the method generally comprises applying non-invasive mechanical force to a tissue proximate to the limbal tissue under conditions sufficient to cause decrease in IOP of the subject.
- Such force is applied by contacting the ocular surface and exerting a sufficient amount of force to cause the force to be transmitted to the tissue proximate to the limbal tissue.
- the non-invasive mechanical force is applied to the limbal region which has the effect of having the force transmitted to the tissue proximate to the limbal tissue such as trabecular meshwork, schlemm's canal, or a combination thereof.
- non-invasive mechanical force is applied to a plurality of limbal regions.
- limbal region comprises 360° around the cornea.
- non-invasive mechanical force is applied to at least 90° of limbal region.
- non-invasive mechanical force is applied to at least 180° of limbal region.
- non-invasive mechanical force is applied to 360° of limbal region.
- typically each non-invasive mechanical force application is applied to a limbal region that is substantially adjacent to the previous application area often without any significant overlapping area.
- methods of the invention can use any device that is capable of applying non-invasive mechanical force to limbal regions, in some embodiments methods of the invention uses a non-invasive IOP lowering device disclosed herein.
- non-invasive mechanical force is applied by non-invasively pressing the limbal region repeatedly, for example, by using the devices disclosed herein such that the oscillating probe presses the limbal region at a frequency and amplitude disclosed herein.
- Still other aspects of the invention provide a method for slowing or preventing progression of visual field loss in a subject.
- Such methods typically comprise non-invasively reducing intraocular pressure of the subject by applying non-invasive mechanical force to a tissue proximate to the limbal tissue for a time sufficient to cause decrease in IOP of the subject.
- non-invasive mechanical force is applied using a noninvasive IOP lowering device disclosed herein.
- Figure 1 is an illustration of one particular embodiment of a non-invasive IOP lowering device of the present invention
- Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C are close-up views of an oscillating element of the device shown in Figure 1 ;
- Figure 3 is a cut away view of the device shown in Figure 1;
- Figure 4 is a graph of IOP showing the results of a long term rabbit study using the device of Figure 1.
- Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness.
- Topical medications the primary method of treating high eye pressure in glaucoma, often fail to decrease pressure to a sufficient level.
- Other treatment methods involve lasers or other invasive or penetrating surgery which carry with them the potential for serious risk to the eye.
- Endothelial cells are known to secrete specific proteins when exposed to shear forces or alternating pressure gradients. TM cells also secrete proteins when exposed to similar stressors. It is believed that these proteins can act to decrease pressure through remodulation of the TM cells and surrounding extracellular matrix. Multiple reports have documented a decrease in IOP in both normal eyes as well as eyes suffering from glaucoma after undergoing cataract extraction. The process of removing a cataract from the eye is believed to stress the TM in a way that induces the production of stress proteins that results in a decrease in IOP. Through use of cultured TM cells, a link has been shown between stressing the TM and secretion of interleukin 1 (IL-I) as well as Endothelial leukocyte- adhesion molecule (ELAM)-I.
- IL-I interleukin 1
- ELAM Endothelial leukocyte- adhesion molecule
- the present inventor has discovered that similar changes to the TM can be induced to in vivo eyes through external application of an oscillatory force focused over the limbus which overlies the TM. Without being bound by any theory, it is believed that this type of treatment leads to remodeling of the TM and surrounding ECM thereby leading to increased outflow of aqueous humor and decreased IOP. In some embodiments, the application of force is focused without causing any significant heating of tissue, vibration of surrounding tissues, or injury to surface cells at the site of treatment.
- a non-invasive IOP lowering device is a machine that applies repeated force to tissue at a desired or set frequency and amplitude. Accordingly, other aspects of the invention provide methods for modifying internal ocular tissue through non-invasive treatment.
- non-invasive refers to a procedure which does not penetrate or break the cell membrane, skin or a body cavity, i.e., it doesn't require an incision (i.e., invasive) into the cell or body, or the removal of biological tissue.
- a non-invasive IOP lowering device 100 of the invention comprises an oscillating element 104, an oscillating mechanism 108, and a corneal positioning element 112.
- Oscillating element 104 comprises a proximal end 116 and a terminal (or oscillating) probe 120.
- Terminal probe 120 is adapted to be in contact with an ocular surface (not shown) and is adapted to non-invasively transmit mechanical force to the tissue proximate to the limbal tissue during operation.
- terminal probe 120 typically comprises a substantially non-abrasive material so that it does not damage the ocular surface or tissue.
- the tip of terminal probe 120 generally comprises a smooth surface.
- proximal end 116 is operatively connected to oscillating mechanism 108.
- oscillating mechanism 108 comprises a motor 200, a first gear 204, a second gear 208, and a linker 212 that is connected to the proximal end 116.
- a pair of gears e.g., first gear 204 and second gear 208 transforms the circular motion of motor 200 to a transversal motion.
- Motor 200 can be any electric motor that can be operated by alternating or direct current.
- circular motion of motor 200 is transformed to a transverse motion by a pair of gears 204 and 208. As motor 200 spins, it spins cog 216 which in turn spins first gear 204.
- Cogs of first gear 204 are operatively connected to cogs of second gear 208.
- Linker 212 is operatively connected in a slightly off-center position of second gear 208. By connecting linker 212 to second gear 208 in this manner, circular motion of second gear 208 generates transverse motion of linker, which in turn provides transverse motion of terminal probe 120. The amount of transverse motion can be controlled by the amount of displacement of linker 212 from second gear' s center.
- non-invasive intraocular pressure lowering device 100 further comprises corneal positioning element 112.
- Corneal positioning element 112 is adapted to prevent oscillating element 104 from penetrating or damaging the ocular surface tissue during operation of device 100.
- corneal positioning element 112 is also adapted to guide proper placement of the terminal probe 120 over the target tissue or area.
- corneal positioning element 112 is shaped to substantially conform to ocular surface at the limbal region of the eye. The length of corneal positioning element 112 relative to oscillating element 104 is such that terminal probe 120 is prevented from damaging or penetrating ocular surface tissue.
- the device used for this clinical study was designed by the present inventor and includes an electronically powered oscillator.
- the oscillator is attached to a specially designed terminal probe covered by a sleeve or a corneal positioning element.
- the tip of the probe is designed to conform to the anatomy of the limbus.
- the mechanical movement of the device is dependent on a circuit that alternates power to a mechanical coupler, which moves the terminal probe up and down (i.e., axially) in a fashion modifiable by the operator.
- the sleeve was contacted and positioned such that the oscillating probe tip applied mechanical force to a desired area of the rat eye.
- the device was positioned to the study eye (one eye of each rat randomized by coin flip) and noninvasive mechanical force was applied by bringing the oscillating probe tip in to contact with the limbus at a set frequency for 30 seconds at a time. Subsequent applications in the same eye took place adjacent to the previous treatment spot without any significant overlapping. Topical anesthesia (numbing agent) using lidocaine gel was applied to the surface of the eye prior to all treatments.
- Intraocular pressure was checked immediately after induction of anesthesia using a tonopen handheld applanator and pneumatonometer both of which are FDA approved for use in humans and were used daily with topical anesthesia according to the procedure described by Moore et al. in "Noninvasive Measurement of Rat Intraocular Pressure With the Tono-Pen,” Investigative Ophthalmology 8c Visual Science, 1993, 34 (2), 363-9. These devices have also been used successfully in Brown Norway rat studies. Each pressure check represents the average of three consecutive measurements. The untreated eye also underwent pressure check as noted for the study eye. A second and third pressure check was performed 2 minutes and 15 minutes after each treatment. A second session of IOP check was performed one week later. Acetominophen 450 mg/100 mL was administered in drinking water dosed continuously for 48 hrs pre and post each procedure.
- IOP check at 15 minutes revealed average pressures of (25.56 + 1.59) for the treated eyes and (27.33 + 1.05) for the control eyes. After one week, the treatment eyes had an average IOP of (21.56 ⁇ 1.13) and the control eyes had an average IOP of (27.89 + 0.99). Below is the actual IOP data for each subject. IOP measurements show treated eye readings first then control eye readings. STUDY CONTROL
- Rat B (28, 26, 25, 21) (29,30, 29,29)
- Rat C (27, 24, 23, 23) (27, 27, 28, 27)
- the present inventor has discovered that the eye pressure of glaucoma patients decreases significantly after removal of cataracts. This was shown in studies to be due to increased protein production in eye tissue cells.
- the device used for cataract extraction moves back and forth at a range between 25 and 40 kHz. Without being bound by any theory, this movement is believed to lead to the production of proteins around TM cells which then opens the drain of the eye.
- cataract surgery is an invasive procedure (requires an opening in the eye) and is not appropriate for all those who have glaucoma.
- the present inventor has discovered that a device that causes mechanical movement of the TM cells through a non-invasive route can be used alternative to cataract surgery.
- the device was used to apply an oscillating probe to the area of the limbus
- the device used for this clinical study referred to as a mechanical oscillator, is composed of an electricity powered oscillator.
- the device includes a mechanical drive (oscillating mechanism) which is attached to a terminal probe covered by a plastic sleeve (corneal positioning element).
- the mechanical movement of the device is powered by electricity which then feeds into a circuit that alternates power to a mechanical coupler that moves the terminal probe.
- the sleeve and oscillating tip are the only components that came into contact with the rabbit eye.
- Topical anesthesia using lidocaine gel on the ocular surface was applied prior to all treatments.
- Systemic anesthesia for this survival procedure involved use of Isoflurane. Each procedure required 2 minutes (including time for sampling of aqueous fluid) from start to completion.
- Eye pressure was measured using a tonopen which is an FDA approved device used in human and animal studies to measure eye pressure by externally depressing the tissue of the eye until the digital readout captures internal pressure.
- a single drop of antibiotic (vigamox) was placed on the cornea along with lidocaine gel prior to treatment. The device was placed over the limubs area of each rabbit followed by application of mechanical oscillation force for 360 degrees using consecutive non overlapping points of contact. This required about 60-90 seconds of time for each eye treated.
- a 30 gauge needle on a TB syringe was used with entry through the limbus (where the cornea and sclera meet) with a total of 50-100 microliters aspirated. This method is routinely used in humans for both diagnostic or study purposes.
- the rabbits then underwent recheck of the eye pressures at week one, week four, week eight and week twelve after the initial treatment. Each pressure check was conducted under isoflurane treatment as noted above. Collection of aqueous fluid was performed on each eye and after each treatment as noted above. At the week twelve check, and after a final slit lamp exam, each animal was anesthetized with 25 mg/kg of ketamine hydrochloride and 5 mg/kg of xylazine hydrochloride followed by euthanasia with pentobarbital (150mg/kg) IV by ear vein. Histology was performed on the enucleated eyes. Results
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