Mount Sinai Introduces miDOC Technology for Enhanced Precision in Glaucoma Surgery
Mount Sinai has announced a significant advancement in ophthalmic surgery with the development of miDOC (micro-interventional Dynamic Outflow Curve), a technology designed to provide real-time intraoperative measurements of ocular flow and pressure during glaucoma surgery. This innovation, led by Dr. Sean Ianchulev and Dr. Gautam Kamthan at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, aims to address the unpredictability in surgical outcomes for glaucoma patients. Unlike cataract surgery, where outcomes are highly predictable due to advanced optical biometry, glaucoma surgeries have historically lacked real-time data, leading to less successful postoperative results. The miDOC device allows surgeons to dynamically adjust procedures based on immediate physiological responses, potentially transforming the success rates of these surgeries. 
