Device and method for reducing intraocular pressure

    公开(公告)号:US11723804B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-15

    申请号:US16532436

    申请日:2019-08-05

    申请人: Alievio Inc.

    IPC分类号: A61F9/007

    摘要: An apparatus is provided for draining aqueous humor from an eye for reducing intraocular pressure. The draining apparatus comprises a tube defining a passage for fluid flow between an inlet end and an outlet end. An outlet assembly contacts the conjunctival layer externally of the eyeball. The outlet assembly comprises a housing in fluid communication with the outlet end of the tube and having an aperture for allowing egress of aqueous humor onto the external ocular surface. A resistive component is disposed in the housing for providing resistance to a flow of aqueous humor. A pair of tabs project outwardly and are adapted to be disposed subconjunctivally for securing the draining apparatus relative to the eyeball.