Method and apparatus for implanting an artificial meshwork in glaucoma surgery
US5651782A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2009/00891
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device which is used to insert an implant in order for treating an eye with glaucoma in order to lower the intraocular pressure of the eye. The implant is an artificial meshwork. The implant is attached to a guide knife which is inserted into the anterior chamber of the eye. The knife is then removed leaving the implant in place. During the operation, a prismatic lens with c-shaped vacuum ring is used to help assist the surgeon in viewing the anterior chamber of the eye and stabilizing the eye.
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