Eye implant devices and method and device for implanting such devices for treatment of glaucoma

摘要

A deformable, insertable device for relieving intraocular pressure comprising a body portion composed of a biocompatible porous material, said body portion comprising a first end portion and a second end portion, said body portion defining pores therethrough, said pores being of such size and quantity as to permit drainage of fluid from the anterior chamber to the scleral tissue without collapse of the anterior chamber; and