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Glaucoma Treatment Device and Method

  • US 20100168644A1
  • Filed: 12/23/2009
  • Published: 07/01/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/09/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A one-piece device for treating glaucoma in an eye, comprising:

  • a body defining a lumen, said body having sufficient length to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye when implanted in the sclera; and

    a filter element portion having an inflow face, an outflow face, and a peripheral edge wherein at least a portion of said peripheral edge is contiguous with said body defining said lumen, said filter element portion capable of providing a desired outflow resistance to aqueous humor flowing through said lumen.

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