Rear-mounted stress-type glaucoma drainage valve
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN Β· China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI TONGJI HOSPITAL
- Publication Date
- 2016-01-27
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Abstract
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[0001] The invention relates to a method and a device for eye surgery, in particular to a post-type glaucoma drainage device for controlling intraocular pressure. Background technique
[0002] Glaucoma is the second most irreversible blinding eye disease in the world and one of the main blinding eye diseases in my country. Glaucoma occurs when intraocular pressure (IOP) increases above normal pressure for a prolonged period of time. IOP can increase due to an imbalance between aqueous humor production and aqueous humor drainage. If left untreated, elevated IOP causes irreversible damage to the optic nerve and retinal fibers, producing gradual, permanent loss of vision.
[0003] figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the existing front-mounted glaucoma drainage valve placed in the front of the eye. exist figure 1 In , the lens 110, cornea 120, iris 130, ciliary body 140, and trabecular meshwork 150 of the eye structure are depicted. Anatomically, the ante...