Uveoscleral shunt and methods for implanting same
US9962290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P27/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for treating intraocular pressure are disclosed. The devices include shunts for draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the uveoscleral outflow pathway, including the supraciliary space and the suprachoroidal space. The shunts are preferably implanted by ab interno procedures.
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