Glaucoma drainage shunts and methods of use

摘要: A method of treating glaucoma in an eye utilizing implanted shunt having elastomeric plate and a non-valved drainage tube. The is positioned over sclera the with outflow end tube open to outer surface plate. An inflow tunnels through cornea anterior chamber eye. collapses upon initial insertion within incision cornea, or at kink on outside incision, but has sufficient resiliency restore its patency time. effect flow restrictor that regulates from until scar tissue bleb forms around shunt. desirably peripheral ridge large number fenestrations, longer suturing tab extending one side enhance visibility accessibility when sclera.