ViaLase announced it will present new scientific findings at the 2026 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting, taking place May 3-7 in Denver.
The research highlights advancements in multi-aperture treatment strategies using the company’s femtosecond laser trabeculotomy procedure, an emerging approach aimed at improving glaucoma management by enhancing aqueous humor outflow.
“ViaLase is committed to bringing incision-free, laser-based solutions for glaucoma to patients and clinicians,” said Eric Mikula, MS, PhD, Director of Clinical Science at ViaLase. “Given the anatomical variability of the outflow pathway, relying on a single treatment location may not be sufficient. Multi-aperture approaches offer a more consistent way to engage functional outflow.”
The studies being presented examine how variations in the eye’s drainage system—particularly within Schlemm’s canal—may influence treatment effectiveness. Researchers are exploring whether multiple precisely placed trabeculotomy apertures can better address segmental variability and improve patient outcomes.
Iqbal K. “Ike” Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, Professor and Director of the Alan S. Crandall Center for Glaucoma Innovation at the University of Utah’s John A. Moran Eye Center, is serving as senior Investigator on one of the featured studies.
“We wanted to explore the role of segmental variability in the outflow pathway and how the number and placement of trabeculotomy apertures may affect treatment response,” Ahmed said. “These data may help guide clinicians in the use of femtosecond laser technology for glaucoma treatment in the future.”
Two scientific posters detailing the research will be presented during the conference:
- Modeling Femtosecond Laser Trabeculotomy in Eyes with a Partially Collapsed Schlemm’s Canal
Presenter: Eric Mikula, MS, PhD
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Poster Hall – Session 460, Poster #0931 - Optimizing Outflow Facility with ViaLase Femtosecond Laser Trabeculotomy
Presenter: Fiona McDonnell, PhD
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Poster Hall – Session 460, Poster #0906
