Method and apparatus for implanting an artifical meshwork in glaucoma surgery

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PATENT NO 5342370
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08034870

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A method and device which is used to insert an implant in order for treating an eye with glaucoma in order to lower the intraocular pressure of the eye. The implant is an artificial meshwork. The implant is attached to a guide knife which is inserted into the anterior chamber of the eye. The knife is then removed leaving the implant in place. During the operation, a prismatic lens with c-shaped vacuum ring is used to help assist the surgeon in viewing the anterior chamber of the eye and stabilizing the eye.

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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMIOFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 1475 NW 12TH AVENUE SUITE 2012 MIAMI FL 33136

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lee, William Miami, FL 116 2143
Legeais, Jean-Marc Miami, FL 5 538
Parel, Jean-Marie Miami, FL 41 2139
Simon, Gabriel Miami, FL 33 1972

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