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Implant and methods thereof for treatment of ocular disorders

  • US 7,563,241 B2
  • Filed: 11/13/2006
  • Issued: 07/21/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/07/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for treating an ocular disorder, comprising:

  • forming an incision in an eye;

    inserting an implant through the incision into an anterior chamber of the eye; and

    advancing the implant within the anterior chamber from the incision, across an optic axis of the eye, and into eye tissue in direct contact with a choroid on the other side of the optic axis such that the implant drains aqueous humor from the anterior chamber toward the choroid.

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