Patent ID: 8617139

Claim:
An ocular implant, comprising: an elongate member having a flow pathway, at least one inflow port communicating with the flow pathway, and an outflow port communicating with the flow pathway, wherein the elongate member includes a first distal portion including a spring-loaded braided structure configured to form a first length and a first outer diameter when in tension and form a second length and a second outer diameter upon release of tension, wherein the first length is longer than the second length and the first outer diameter is smaller than the second outer diameter, the braided structure including a distal end secured by a solid bullet-nose structure, and a second portion formed at least partially of a non-braided structure, wherein the entire second portion is positioned proximal of the first portion along a longitudinal axis of the elongate member, the elongate member is configured to be implanted through a self-sealing corneal incision and positioned in the eye such that the inflow port communicates with the anterior chamber and the outflow port communicates with the suprachoroidal space.