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Bubble-Driven IOP Control System

  • US 20130144202A1
  • Filed: 12/06/2011
  • Published: 06/06/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/06/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An IOP control system for implantation in an eye of a patient to provide drainage from an anterior chamber of the eye to a drainage location at the eye, comprising:

  • a drainage tube with a first end configured to be located in the anterior chamber of an eye and a second end, the tube being configured to convey fluid from the anterior chamber toward the drainage location to relieve IOP; and

    a valve system in fluid communication with the drainage tube and configured for implantation in the eye, the valve system being arranged to control drainage flow through the drainage tube between the anterior chamber and the drainage site, the valve system being configured to control fluid flow using an electrolysis process.

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