Glaucoma active pressure regulation shunt

摘要

In various embodiments, a glaucoma shunt may include a tube having an anterior portion (with an opening) and a posterior portion. The glaucoma shunt may include a valve, inside the tube, coupled to a drainage portion. The tube may be configured to couple to a first portion of an eye and the drainage portion may be configured to couple to a second portion of the eye. In some embodiments, the drainage portion may be configured to move the valve relative to the tube such that when the eye expands, the valve moves away from the opening in the anterior portion of the tube to increase fluid flow. The drainage portion may further be configured to move the valve relative to the tube such that when the eye contracts, the valve moves toward the opening in the anterior portion of the tube to decrease fluid flow.

主权项

1. A glaucoma shunt, comprising:
a tube comprising an anterior portion having an opening and a posterior portion; a valve inside the tube; a drainage portion coupled to the valve; wherein the tube is configured to be coupled to a first portion of an eye; wherein the drainage portion is configured to be coupled to a second portion of the eye; wherein the drainage portion is configured to move the valve relative to the tube such that when the eye expands, the valve moves away from the opening in the anterior portion of the tube to increase fluid flow through the opening.