Methods and apparatus for treating glaucoma
AssigneeIvantis, Inc.
InventorsCharles L. EUTENEUER, Thomas R. HEKTNER, Andrew T. SCHIEBER, John WARDLE
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AssigneeIvantis, Inc.
InventorsCharles L. EUTENEUER, Thomas R. HEKTNER, Andrew T. SCHIEBER, John WARDLE
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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.
A method of treating glaucoma in an eye of a patient, comprising:
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