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Implant with pressure sensor for glaucoma treatment

  • US 6,981,958 B1
  • Filed: 07/24/2003
  • Issued: 01/03/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of treating glaucoma, the method comprising:

  • transporting fluid from an anterior chamber of an eye to Schlemm'"'"'s canal of the eye through an implant, said implant extending between said anterior chamber and said Schlemm'"'"'s canal;

    sensing an intraocular pressure using a sensor incorporated into the implant; and

    transmitting a signal indicative of the sensed pressure to an external receiver.

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