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Glaucoma treatment device and method

  • US 20020169468A1
  • Filed: 01/09/2001
  • Published: 11/14/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/09/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for treating glaucoma in an eye, comprising:

  • a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces, said body having a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through said lumen when said device is implanted in the sclera; and

    a filter capable of providing outflow resistance to aqueous humor flowing through said lumen.

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