DUAL DRAINAGE PATHWAY SHUNT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING GLAUCOMA
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1. An apparatus for reducing intraocular pressure, comprising:
- an implant having a proximal portion and a distal portion with a lumen extending therebetween, the lumen having a sufficient length to drain aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of an eye into the suprachoroidal space of the eye when implanted, said implant having an anchor portion disposed at the proximal portion.
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Abstract
A shunt is provided for the flow of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye to Schlemm'"'"'s canal and to other anatomical spaces of the eye. The shunt comprises at least one lumen and optionally has at least one anchor extending from a proximal portion of the shunt to assist in placement and anchoring of the device in the correct anatomic position.
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1. An apparatus for reducing intraocular pressure, comprising:
an implant having a proximal portion and a distal portion with a lumen extending therebetween, the lumen having a sufficient length to drain aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of an eye into the suprachoroidal space of the eye when implanted, said implant having an anchor portion disposed at the proximal portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for reducing intraocular pressure within an eye, comprising:
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establishing a first outflow route for draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to Schlemm'"'"'s canal, wherein said establishing said first outflow route involves inserting an implantable member through the trabecular meshwork; and
establishing a second outflow route for draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the suprachoroidal space, wherein said establishing said second outflow route involves inserting an implantable member in tissue proximate the suprachoroidal space such that a distal end of the implantable member drains aqueous humor to the suprachoroidal space. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for reducing intraocular pressure, comprising:
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positioning an implant to drain aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of an eye to the suprachoroidal space of the eye, such that a proximal end of a proximal portion of the implant resides in the anterior chamber of the eye; and
anchoring the proximal portion of the implant in tissue adjacent the proximal portion of the implant. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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