| abstract |
The present invention relates to an ocular implant, particularly a glaucoma stent. n It is the object of the present invention to devise an ocular implant which allows the ocular eye pressure to be regulated, i.e., to be maintained at a desired level, while preventing the flow resistance from increasing over time, for example due to fibrosis. n In order to achieve this object, the ocular implant according to the invention comprises a small tube ( 5 ), the wall surface ( 3 ) of which encloses a hollow duct that is open on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the hollow duct, wherein a first opening ( 1 ) allowing ocular humor to flow in and a second opening ( 2 ) allowing the ocular humor to be discharged is provided, and wherein the wall surface ( 3 ) is formed by a liquid-tight material, and wherein at least one pressure-controlled valve ( 4 ) is disposed in the area of the wall surface ( 3 ). |