Patent ID: 8034105
Filing Date: 2011-10-11
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for increasing the aqueous outflow of fluid through Schlemm's canal in the eye comprising the steps of a) positioning in Schlemm's canal a delivery tool comprising an implant, said implant comprising an elongated element with distal and proximal ends positionable within said canal so as to provide a radially inward force to the inner wall of said canal to thereby increase fluid permeability of the inner wall of said canal; and a flexible delivery device attached to said implant; b) releasing said implant from said flexible delivery device; and c) connecting said distal and proximal ends of said implant to each other to apply sufficient tensioning force along the longitudinal axis of said implant to impart a radially inward force on the inner wall of said canal to increase fluid permeability of the inner wall of said canal.