Methods and apparatus for treating glaucoma
AssigneeAlcon Inc.
InventorsCharles L. Euteneuer, Thomas R. Hektner, Andrew T. Schieber, John Wardle
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Abstract
An ocular implant for treating glaucoma is provided, which may include any number of features. More particularly, the present invention relates to implants that facilitate the transfer of fluid from within one area of the eye to another area of the eye. One feature of the implant is that it includes a proximal inlet portion and a distal inlet portion adapted to be inserted into the anterior chamber of the eye, and an intermediate portion adapted to be inserted into Schlemm's canal. Another feature of the implant is that it can be biased to assume a predetermined shape to aid in placement within the eye.
Claims10
An ophthalmic implant, comprising:
- a plurality of spines;
- and
- a plurality of frames, wherein each of the plurality of frames is positioned adjacent to at least one of the plurality of spines, and wherein each of the plurality of frames comprises a first strut, a second strut, and an opening between the first and second struts;
- wherein the implant further comprises a proximal end and a distal end, and the proximal end comprises a proximal inlet portion having at least one aperture.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.