Apparatus for reducing intraocular pressure

Details Apparatus for reducing intraocular pressure Apparatus for reducing intraocular pressure

A - Human Necessities

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A61F 9/00 (2006.01) A61F 9/007 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2086240

2086240 9200112 PCTABS00010 An apparatus is described herein for implanting in the cornea (2) and limbal area (5) to be partially embedded and partially extending anteriorly, a preferred embodiment comprising one or more loops (1) of small sized porous ropes, cords, bands or hollow tubes, which device has one end or section thereof extending beyond the exterior surface of the cornea (2) and limbal area (5) so that aqueous humor may be exited from the anterior chamber (3) in the eye (9) to relieve intraocular pressure and thereby avoid or reduce the effects of glaucoma or for introducing a drug on exterior surface of the cornea (2) into the anterior chamber (3) in the eye (9).

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