TULIP: A New Approach to IOP Reduction

Low-power ultrasound biomodulation may offer a noninvasive, repeatable strategy to lower IOP without tissue destruction.

By: Donald Schwartz, MD

Glaucoma Physician May 1, 2026 Page(s): 16-18

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TULIP is a noninvasive ultrasound platform designed to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) without causing tissue destruction.
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Early clinical evaluations indicate TULIP can reduce IOP by approximately 25.8% with sustained effects over time.
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The procedure is performed in an outpatient setting under topical anesthesia and is well tolerated by patients.
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TULIP operates at low acoustic intensities, avoiding thermal injury and focusing on physiologic modulation of aqueous humor dynamics.
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Preliminary findings suggest TULIP does not adversely affect retinal structure and may influence neuroautonomic pathways.

Donald Schwartz

Specialties: Ophthalmology

Bio: Donald Schwartz, MD, is an author for Glaucoma Physician whose work focuses on glaucoma management and intraocular pressure reduction. He wrote about low-power ultrasound biomodulation as a noninvasive, repeatable strategy for lowering intraocular pressure without tissue destruction.

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