Intraocular implants and methods and kits therefor
DCFirst Claim
1. A method for treating an eye condition, comprising:
- implanting a support within Schlemm'"'"'s canal, wherein the support comprises an arcuate member, wherein at least a portion of the arcuate member has a radius of curvature smaller than the radius of curvature of Schlemm'"'"'s canal such that at least a portion of the arcuate member extends out of Schlemm'"'"'s canal.
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Abstract
Devices, methods and kits are described for reducing intraocular pressure. The devices include a support that is implantable within Schlemm'"'"'s canal and maintains the patency of the canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The devices utilize the natural drainage process of the eye and can be implanted with minimal trauma to the eye. Kits include a support and an introducer for implanting the support within Schlemm'"'"'s canal. Methods include implanting a support within Schlemm'"'"'s canal, wherein the support is capable of maintaining the patency of the canal without substantial interference with transmural fluid flow across the canal.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for treating an eye condition, comprising:
implanting a support within Schlemm'"'"'s canal, wherein the support comprises an arcuate member, wherein at least a portion of the arcuate member has a radius of curvature smaller than the radius of curvature of Schlemm'"'"'s canal such that at least a portion of the arcuate member extends out of Schlemm'"'"'s canal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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