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Methods for intraocular shunt placement

US8852256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2010
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F9/008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to the reduction of intraocular pressure, and in particular, to methods for treating glaucoma by insertion of an intraocular shunt in the eye such that it forms a drainage pathway between the anterior chamber and the intra-Tenon's space.

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