DR. RONALD A SCHACHAR, M.D.
Medical Practice at Encelia Dr, La Jolla, CA
License number
California G18587
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Ophthalmology
License number
California E5612
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Ophthalmology
Address
Address
7241 Encelia Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone
(858) 784-1705
Organization information
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7241 Encelia Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
Industry:
Medical Doctor's Office, Nonclassifiable Establishments
Medical Doctor, Principal:
Ronald A. Schachar (Medical Doctor, Principal)
Professional information
Dr. Ronald A Schachar, La Jolla CA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Ophthalmology
Address:
7241 Encelia Dr, La Jolla 92037
Certifications:
Ophthalmology, 1975
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Education:
Medical School
Suny Downstate Medical Center
Graduated: 1967
Suny Downstate Medical Center
Graduated: 1967
Device And Method For Treatment Of Retinal Detachment And Other Maladies Of The Eye
US Patent:
2013021, Aug 22, 2013
Filed:
Feb 21, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/772762
Inventors:
Ira H. Schachar - La Jolla CA, US
Ronald A. Schachar - La Jolla CA, US
Ronald A. Schachar - La Jolla CA, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/14
US Classification:
623 41
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to a device and method for the treatment of retinal detachment, ocular hypertension and glaucoma, and increasing the amplitude of accommodation. In an illustrative embodiment, the device includes a tapered, mesh tube. Once the device is within the sclera, the mesh expands to deform the sclera. When the device is placed within the posterior sclera for the treatment of a retinal tear, the device expands deforming the sclera so that the retinal pigment epithelium comes in contact with the retinal tear to seal the tear. For the treatment of ocular hypertension, glaucoma and to increase the amplitude of accommodation, the device is placed within the anterior sclera over the posterior plicata of the ciliary body, which upon expansion causes the underlying ciliary body to deform, resulting in traction on the trabecular meshwork and deformation of the ciliary body, which causes lowering of intraocular pressure, and increases the amplitude of accommodation in patients with ocular hypertension or decreased accommodation.