摘要 |
An improved indwelling shunt device for use in treating glaucoma is provided, comprising a flexible plate for placement on the eye, a tube for draining aqueous fluid from the anterior chamber of the eye, said tube having a proximal end and a distal end; and an adjustment element in moveable communication with the proximal region of said tube, adapted to allow modification of the length of the tube extending therefrom. An improved device for engaging the superior and lateral rectus muscles is also provided, comprising a handle; a first hook sized and shaped to engage a rectus muscle; and a second hook sized and shaped to engage a rectus muscle, wherein said second hook is moveable with respect to said first hook.
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