filter member for implantation in glaucoma surgery.

摘要

METHOD AND DEVICE USED for inserting an implant for treating a glaucomatous eye and reduce intraocular pressure of the eye. IMPLANT (38) is a ARTIFICIAL RED. IMPLANT (38) engages a knife GUIDE (10) inserted into the anterior chamber (56) of the eye (50). Then removed the knife (10) leaving the implant (38) into place. During operation, a prism lens USED (74) WITH A C-shaped ring (70) to help the surgeon see the anterior chamber and stabilize the eye.