DEVICES AND METHOD FOR TREATING GLAUCOMA

摘要

A method is described for treating glaucoma by surgically implanting a shape recoverable member in the sclera of the eye. The shape recovery member is adapted to recover involutely when shape recovery is caused to occur. The bending of the shape recoverable member during its recovery exerts pressure on longitudinal ciliary muscle to supply tension to and open the trabecular meshwork. As a result, aqueous humor flows more freely and reduces the intraocular pressure.

主权项

1. A method of treating an eye having a pathologic intraocular pressure resulting from glaucoma comprising the steps of:
(i) implanting in the sclera of the eye adjacent to the longitudinal ciliary muscle a shape recoverable member capable of recovering from a first configuration to a second configuration in which second configuration it exerts a lateral, compressive pressure on the longitudinal ciliary muscle; (ii) causing the shape recoverable member to recover from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert said pressure on the longitudinal ciliary muscle; (iii) whereby the exertion of said pressure alters the insertion angle between the longitudinal ciliary muscle and the scleral spur causing the scleral spur to apply tension to and open the trabecular meshwork thereby allowing aqueous humor to flow more freely and reducing the intraocular pressure.