Patent ID: 8034016

Claim:
A method of implanting an intraocular implant at an implantation site comprising the steps of: (a) using an intraocular implant having an inlet end and an outlet end, the intraocular implant comprising: (i) an elongated portion comprising a first elongated part and a second elongated part, wherein the first elongated part is separated from the second elongated part to leave a space between the first elongated part and the second elongated part for enabling fluid flow; and (ii) a flange attached to at least the first elongated part, the flange being located at the outlet end of the intraocular implant; (b) adjusting the spacing between the first elongated part and the second elongated part; and (c) inserting the intraocular implant through scleral tissue at the implantation site such that the inlet end of the intraocular implant is located within the anterior chamber of the eye, thereby permitting aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber.