Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Gary Lambert, Esq
  • Patent number: 6589203
    Abstract: A glaucoma drainage device implant foldable and rollable upon itself for the drainage of aqueous humor in the treatment of glaucoma comprising an episcleral plate having both an upper surface and a lower surface and a drainage tube having one end terminating above the upper surface of the episcleral plate whereby the glaucoma drainage device may be delivered to the implant site through the lumen of a needle or cannula. The glaucoma drainage device implant may further comprise retainers for maintaining the implant in the proper operable position; a terminal collar for retention purposes; and a peripheral rim, inflatable in some embodiments, for improved filtration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventor: Peter Mitrev