| abstract |
Intraocular stents (229) and applicators are disclosed for treating glaucoma. The stents (229) are configured to extend between the anterior chamber of the eye and Schlemm's canal (22) for enhancing outflow of aqueous from the anterior chamber (20) so as to reduce intraocular pressure. The stents (229) can have features for anchoring the stent into Schlemm's canal (22) as well as preventing the walls of Schlemm's canal (22) from closing the outlet of the stents (229). The applicators can be steerable so as to make implantation easier. Additionally, the applicators can be configured to hold a plurality of stents so that multiple stents can be implanted through one incision without removing the applicator from the incision between serial implantations. |