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Minimally Invasive Micro Sclerostomy (MIMS®) is a Stent-less, Simple and Innovative procedure for Glaucoma treatment, designed to effectively lower the IOP.

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Dr Douglas Argyll Robertson5 (1837-1909) was a Scottish Ophthalmologist and surgeon. Dr Robertson was the first to publish a description including post-op results following the use of a trephine in the surgical treatment of glaucoma in late 19th century. This would create a small hole in the sclera (anterior sclerotomy) that would drain aqueous Humor to lower IOP.

At the turn of the 20th Century, Dr Robert Henry Elliot6 (1865 – 1936) whom was a British ophthalmic surgeon and also an expert on snake venom published his work on Sclero-corneal trephining in the operative treatment of glaucoma

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A Minimally invasive & Stent-less Treatment Glaucoma Innovation

At the forefront of Interventional Glaucoma treatment, MIMS® creates a direct pathway from the anterior chamber to the sub-conjunctival space during the surgery, without implanting a stent.

How MIMS® Works

It works by inserting a specially designed cutting tool into the sclera & removing a small channel of tissue. This channel will remain open & continuously drained, designed to effectively lower the IOP.

A Ready-to-Use Surgical System

MIMS® is a lightweight surgical system intended for use by trained professional ophthalmologists. It’s intuitive to operate and requires fewer staff to assist in non-surgical environments. A central control touchscreen demonstrates the surgical parameters & a foot pedal initiates the precise handheld cutting tool movement.

Precision Glaucoma Treatment Technology

Novel Glaucoma treatment practiced globally. Learn more about MIMS® surgical device innovation.

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Proven Clinical Performance

85%

Medication reduction from baseline after 1 year1

38%

IOP reduction from baseline after 1 and 3 years1-4

73%

Medication reduction from baseline after 3 years2-4

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News & Publications

Courtesy of Chrys Dimitriou, Colchester Eye Centre, Essex, UK
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References

1. Voskanyan L., Ahmed I.I.K., Gershoni A. et al., «Minimally invasive micro sclerostomy (MIMS) procedure in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma». BMC Ophthalmol 24, 122 (2024).

2. Voskanyan L. et al., « Long Term Results Of Minimally Invasive Micro Sclerostomy (MIMS®)»,10th World Glaucoma Congress, June 30, 2023, Rome Italy.

3. Voskanyan L., «Long-term results of Minimally Invasive Micro Sclerostomy (MIMS®)», Poster presented at the 41st Congress of the ESCRS, September 9, 2023, Vienna, Austria.

4. Geffen N., «Ab interno sclerostomy», Glaucoma Surgery: New Techniques on the Horizon,presented at the 10th Congress of the WGC Congress, June 30, 2023 Rome, Italy

5. Robertson D.A., «Trephining the sclerotic: a new operation for glaucoma.», Royal London Ophthalmic Hospital Reports, (Volume 8), 1876.

6. Elliot, R.H., «Sclero-corneal trephining in the operative treatment of glaucoma», 186 Pages, 2nd ed. London: George Pulman & Sons,1914.

7. Junemann A.G.M. and Redfak R., «MIMS – minimally invasive micro-sclerostomy: A new filtering surgical procedure.» Concept Ophtalmology, August 2022.

8. Grover D.S, MD, MPH, «MINIMALLY INVASIVE MICRO SCLEROSTOMY – Reviewing the surgical steps and outcomes for a new filtration procedure.», GLAUCOMA TODAY, 2022.

9. Larkin H., «Stent-less Glaucoma Surgery, Expanded indications sought for minimally invasive technology.», EUROTIME, 2023.

10. «MIMS®: WHERE NOTHING GETS LEFT BEHIND, Introducing a stentless, simple, and rapid glaucoma treatment that effectively lowers IOP without invasive surgery», The Ophtalmologist, 2022.

11. Voskanyan L., “New arrival – a fresh approach to treating glaucoma.” Presented at the 40th Congress of the ESCRS 2022 Congress, Bausch+Lomb Symposium, September 18, 2022; Milan, Italy.

12. Paper presented at the 40th Congress of the ESCRS 2022 Congress, Bausch+Lomb Symposium, September 18, 2022; Milan, Italy.