Bulbous scleral implants for the treatment of eye disorders such as presbyopia and glaucoma
US7037335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/076
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Scleral implants are provided having structure that locks the implant into incisions in the sclera and provide a stress thereto. In several embodiments, such structure includes a foot that extends laterally from a bottom of the implant, as well as an opening through which suture may be passed. Furthermore, the foot of the implant may be contoured to conform to the natural curvature of the sclera. In other embodiments, the implant is generally disc-shaped and includes a tab and a suture opening. With this implant, one or two pockets are defined in the sclera, preferably at eleven o'clock and/or one o'clock, the implant is placed therein, and the pocket incision may be closed with suture. The implant may also include a system for measuring and transmitting the intraocular pressure. With all the implants, the eye pressure is increased and/or the sclera is lifted to treat a disorder of the eye.
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