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Internal shunt and method for treating glaucoma

  • US 20040225250A1
  • Filed: 05/05/2003
  • Published: 11/11/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/05/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of surgically treating glaucoma, comprising the steps of:

  • a) placing a shunt below scleral tissue of an eye in order to divert aqueous humor from a scleral lake to a suprachoroidal space from which said aqueous humor is removed by blood flowing in choroidal and uveal tissues, whereby intra-ocular pressure is reduced;

    b) maintaining an area of exposure of said aqueous humor with uveal tissue by physically preventing scarring of surrounding tissues; and

    c) utilizing osmotic pressure of the blood to maximize flow of said aqueous humor from said scleral lake.

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