SHUNT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING OCULAR DISORDERS

摘要

Shunt devices and a method for continuously decompressing elevated intraocular pressure in eyes affected by glaucoma by diverting excess aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into Schlemm's canal where post-operative patency can be maintained with an indwelling shunt device which surgically connects the canal with the anterior chamber. The shunt devices provide uni- or bi-directional flow of aqueous humor into Schlemm's canal.

主权项

1. An implant of biocompatible material for treating glaucoma, comprising:
a body having a plurality of flow paths through which fluid from an anterior chamber of an eye flows to Schlemm's canal of the eye.