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US 2006/0069340 A1Published application
Shunt for the treatment of glaucoma
AssigneeSolx, Inc.
InventorGabriel Simon
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Abstract
A system is provided for reducing intraocular pressure, the system having: an implantable shunt, the implantable shunt with a planar member, at least one microchannel disposed within that planar member, and a laser whereby at least one fenestration may be introduced into the microchannel.
Claims21
A system for reducing intraocular pressure, the system comprising:
- an implantable shunt, said implantable shunt comprising;
- a substantially planar member;
- at least one microchannel disposed within said planar member;
- a laser whereby at least one fenestration may be introduced in to said microchannel.
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A method for decreasing ocular hypertension, said method comprising:
- Implanting a microchannel shunt having at least one microchannel;
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- Adjusting the flow of aqueous fluid through said shunt using a laser light beam having a wavelength of between about approximately 750 and about approximately 800 nm.
An apparatus for the treatment of ocular hypertension, said apparatus comprising:
- A microchannel shunt, said shunt having a microchannel, and being configured to receive a laser pulse having a wavelength of between 750 and 800 nm;
- fenestrations disposed within said microchannel, said fenestrations being configured to be opened and closed by operation of said laser.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.