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An eye implant for treating glaucoma includes a main conduit and a plurality of anchor members formed from a first resilient material. The anchor members are formed such that they are biased to a relaxed condition in a non-aligned position relative to the conduit. To facilitate insertion of the implant into the eye in a minimally invasive surgical procedure, the anchor members are secured together in an aligned condition relative to the conduit with a bonding material. A cutting surface or element is also applied to the anchor members to allow the implant to be inserted directly through the wall of the sclera. The cutting surface is formed of a second material different from the first material. The second material is adapted to dissolve or melt after the implant has been inserted into the eye. Similarly, the bonding material holding the anchor members together in an aligned condition can be made from a dissolveable or heat sensitive material to allow the anchor members to relax to their non-aligned position after insertion into the eye. In the non-aligned position, the anchor members secure the implant to the wall of the sclera. Alternatively, the bonding material holding the anchors together could be made from a material that is ablated away with a laser after the implant has been inserted into the eye.
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