OPHTHALAMIC IMPLANT FOR REDUCTION OF INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE IN GLAUCOMATOUS EYES AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

The disclosure provides an ophthalmic implant for reducing intraocular pressure in an eye tissue. The implant may include a proximal portion including a fluid channel. The implant may also include a distal portion including a filtration capsule forming member. The filtration capsule forming member may include at least one flat surface, and configured to form a cylindrical filtration capsule from the eye tissue surrounding the filtration capsule forming member when implanted. The fluid channel is configured to be fluidly connected to the cylindrical filtration capsule.