Intraocular pressure regulating device
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1. A method, of elevating intraocular pressure in a mammalian eye, comprising:
- inserting a device, comprising an arcuate body, along an arc of at least 90 degrees in the iridocorneal angle of the eye and in contact with the trabecular meshwork such that a placement of the device along the arc impedes outflow of aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork, thereby increasing intraocular pressure within the eye.
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Systems and methods are described for implanting a device in a mammalian eye to raise intraocular pressure. In some embodiments, the device (54) includes an arcuate body that, when implanted, obstructs aqueous humor outflow from the anterior chamber (38) of the eye.
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1. A method, of elevating intraocular pressure in a mammalian eye, comprising:
inserting a device, comprising an arcuate body, along an arc of at least 90 degrees in the iridocorneal angle of the eye and in contact with the trabecular meshwork such that a placement of the device along the arc impedes outflow of aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork, thereby increasing intraocular pressure within the eye. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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