Methods for treating closed angle glaucoma
US8974511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/00781
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to methods for treating closed angle glaucoma. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve inserting into an eye a deployment device configured to hold an intraocular shunt, using the device to re-open an at least partially closed anterior chamber angle of an eye, and deploying the shunt from the device.
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