Glaucoma pressure regulator

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1997-07-14

1998-05-19

Rimell, Sam

Surgery

Devices transferring fluids from within one area of body to...

604 9, A61M 500

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057529280

ABSTRACT:
The subject invention is an implant for relieving abnormally high intraocular pressures with the anterior chamber of an eyeball which is associated with the disease called glaucoma. The implant includes a base plate which is formed of a thin, flexible, preferably rubber material such as silicone rubber. Mounted on the base plate is a housing with the housing including an internal chamber. The housing has an open front end covered by a canopy which is mounted on the base plate. The rear end of the housing is attached to a tube. Aqueous humor is to be conducted through the tube, through the porous block and then through the access opening into the ambient. The housing is mounted within a mounting pocket formed within the base plate.

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