Canaloplasty treats whole outflow pathway

- Ophthalmology Times framed canaloplasty as a tissue‑sparing procedure intended to restore the conventional outflow tract, addressing trabecular meshwork, Schlemm canal and collector channels. - Its practical appeal: no permanent implant, broader physiologic restoration, and suitability for patients with mild–moderate POAG who need medication reduction or implant avoidance. - The write‑up stresses careful patient selection—focal versus diffuse resistance and realistic target pressures determine whether canaloplasty or another MIGS is appropriate. (ophthalmologytimes.com)