{"id":499,"date":"2026-01-20T18:57:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T18:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/?page_id=499"},"modified":"2026-01-20T19:08:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T19:08:51","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/en-nz\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n        \n  <style>\n    .hero:before { opacity: 1.00; }\n\n          @media screen and (min-width: 0) { .hero:before { background-image: url(https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/welcome-hero.png); } }\n                  <\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hero bg-dark-blue-gradient-v-flip hero-mode-tall hero-align-center\">\n  <div class=\"site-width\">\n    <div class=\"hero-content\">\n      <div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do You Expect From Glaucoma Surgery?<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"hero-actions flex_t\">\n          <a class=\"hero-btn btn hero-primary-btn\" href=\"\/en-nz\/healthcare-professionals\/\">I am a Healthcare Professional<\/a>                  <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"section-block_535c2a0ce142e227f7afbe5b5a096abf\" class=\"section  section-section section-welcome-intro \">\n  <div class=\"inner site-width\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns g g1_m g2_dhd is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Glaucoma can be a difficult condition to manage and is the most frequent cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.<sup>1,2<\/sup> For patients who require surgery, doctors often face the difficult choice between a treatment that provides highly effective IOP reduction or one with a low risk of complications.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary open-angle glaucoma patients and surgeons need a glaucoma device that enables earlier surgical intervention in order to preserve patient vision.<sup>3,4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to treat primary open-angle glaucoma, the PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt is a tiny, soft, flexible stent that helps your eye drain excess fluid, and may help lower eye pressure and prevent further vision loss.<sup>5<\/sup> PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt will not restore vision already lost to glaucoma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex v-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized image-scale\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/doctors-visit.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor Visit\" class=\"wp-image-190\" style=\"width:820px;height:769px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/doctors-visit.jpg 820w, https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/doctors-visit-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/doctors-visit-768x720.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"section-block_6bcec9e3d1df87539c10110d3d804817\" class=\"section  section-section  bg-dark-blue-gradient\">\n  <div class=\"inner site-width\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt: A simpler way to manage your glaucoma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, fluid is circulated in the eye to maintain healthy ocular pressure. If fluid does not drain properly, as is the case with glaucoma, it builds up and raises the pressure inside your eye, and may also damage the delicate tissues around it, potentially leading to permanent vision loss. Here are some benefits of the PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns g g2_t is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div id=\"icon-plus-content-block_5c3dbaa44be8f82a0eaa606da8e96dc2\"class=\"icon-plus-content \">\n<div class=\"flex top\">\n\n      <div class=\"icon-column\">\n      <div class=\"icon-base icon-base-transparent small\">\n                  <svg class=\"icon icon-eye-tick\" width=\"61\" height=\"44\" viewBox=\"0 0 61.05 44.808\">\n  <g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#002f43\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\">\n    <g data-name=\"Group 2\" transform=\"translate(16.542 6.159)\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n      <circle data-name=\"Ellipse 1\" cx=\"9.275\" cy=\"9.275\" r=\"9.275\" transform=\"rotate(-71.58 12.205 8.797)\"\/>\n      <path data-name=\"Path 198\" d=\"M14.74 11.732a3.008 3.008 0 1 1-3.008-3.008\"\/>\n    <\/g>\n    <g data-name=\"Group 3\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n      <path data-name=\"Path 199\" d=\"M35.925 34.104a35.514 35.514 0 0 1-6.982.681 34.177 34.177 0 0 1-9.905-1.414A34.551 34.551 0 0 1 1.393 20.234\"\/>\n      <path data-name=\"Path 200\" d=\"m2.768 13.873.088-.124A28.6 28.6 0 0 1 26.056 1a25.179 25.179 0 0 1 7.1 1.022 40.073 40.073 0 0 1 12.061 6.433l.459.337a104.184 104.184 0 0 0 8.692 6.022\"\/>\n      <path data-name=\"Path 201\" d=\"M34.15 30.854a32.562 32.562 0 0 1-5.208.418 29.1 29.1 0 0 1-24.678-13.06c-.157-.223 1.345-2.267 1.489-2.479 5.727-8.471 16.3-13.316 26.418-10.342a36.7 36.7 0 0 1 10.989 5.906c.777.564 7.093 5.26 9.523 6.595a.836.836 0 0 1 .266 1.238 32.99 32.99 0 0 1-.639.819\"\/>\n    <\/g>\n    <g data-name=\"Group 5\" transform=\"translate(33.731 17.489)\">\n      <circle data-name=\"Ellipse 2\" cx=\"9.57\" cy=\"9.57\" r=\"9.57\" transform=\"matrix(.878 -.478 .478 .878 0 9.152)\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n      <path data-name=\"Path 356\" d=\"m7.721 14.4 4.5 4.23 6-9.92\"\/>\n    <\/g>\n  <\/g>\n<\/svg>              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-column\">\n    <div>\n\n<p><strong>Permanent<sup>5<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"small-underline\">PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt is a permanent treatment option for the management of glaucoma to help drain excess fluid out of the eye.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div id=\"icon-plus-content-block_dca0e24c3526eae4f556a81e41b07a11\"class=\"icon-plus-content \">\n<div class=\"flex top\">\n\n      <div class=\"icon-column\">\n      <div class=\"icon-base icon-base-transparent small\">\n                  <svg class=\"icon icon-less-invasive\" width=\"52\" height=\"51\" viewBox=\"0 0 52.431 51.431\">\n  <g transform=\"translate(-122.983 -129.586)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0b2939\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\">\n    <ellipse data-name=\"Ellipse 28\" cx=\"15.002\" cy=\"14.997\" rx=\"15.002\" ry=\"14.997\" transform=\"rotate(-58.33 209.036 -29.456)\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n    <path data-name=\"Path 357\" d=\"M146.848 150.784a2.66 2.66 0 0 0-.671 1.153 2.646 2.646 0 0 1 2.655 1.556c.666 1.256.4 2.645-.586 3.1a1.564 1.564 0 0 1-.265.083c1.725 1.476 3.992 1.707 5.229.47 1.322-1.321.969-3.817-.788-5.575s-4.252-2.108-5.574-.787Z\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n    <ellipse data-name=\"Ellipse 29\" cx=\"7.501\" cy=\"9.748\" rx=\"7.501\" ry=\"9.748\" transform=\"rotate(-44.991 252.697 -90.692)\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n    <path data-name=\"Line 40\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"m159 146 15-15\"\/>\n    <path data-name=\"Line 41\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"m155 143-2-4\"\/>\n    <path data-name=\"Line 42\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M158 142v-4\"\/>\n    <path data-name=\"Line 43\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"m162 150 4 2\"\/>\n    <path data-name=\"Line 44\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M163 147h4\"\/>\n  <\/g>\n<\/svg>              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-column\">\n    <div>\n\n<p><strong>Less Invasive<sup>5<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"small-underline\">PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt is implanted during an outpatient surgical procedure under anesthesia. The procedure is less invasive than traditional glaucoma surgeries and may take less time to complete.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div id=\"icon-plus-content-block_d0a2ed0c30cf7cbcfd62a4093d1188a7\"class=\"icon-plus-content \">\n<div class=\"flex top\">\n\n      <div class=\"icon-column\">\n      <div class=\"icon-base icon-base-transparent small\">\n                  <svg class=\"icon icon-eye-25-percent\" width=\"125\" height=\"81\" viewBox=\"0 0 125.377 81.723\">\n  <g stroke=\"#002f43\">\n    <g data-name=\"Group 151\" transform=\"translate(32.941 12.007)\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"3\">\n      <circle data-name=\"Ellipse 1\" cx=\"18.89\" cy=\"18.89\" transform=\"rotate(-71.58 24.856 17.915)\" r=\"18.89\"\/>\n      <path data-name=\"Path 198\" d=\"M30.021 23.898a6.127 6.127 0 1 1-6.127-6.126\"\/>\n    <\/g>\n    <g 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IOP<sup>5<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"small-underline\">PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt consistently delivers IOP reductions to average \u2264 15 mmHg in multiple clinical studies and real-world experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div id=\"icon-plus-content-block_4052e5ffab37604918e2200fa99d3550\"class=\"icon-plus-content \">\n<div class=\"flex top\">\n\n      <div class=\"icon-column\">\n      <div class=\"icon-base icon-base-transparent small\">\n                  \n<svg class=\"icon icon-health-shield\" width=\"85\" height=\"102\" viewBox=\"0 0 84.99 102.223\">\n  <g data-name=\"Group 196\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#002f43\" stroke-width=\"3\">\n    <path data-name=\"Path 348\" d=\"M42.519 1.5C38.532 7.159 11.939 18.761 1.5 18.761v40.995c0 19.272 38.716 40.358 40.995 40.967 2.278-.608 40.995-23.166 40.995-38.809V18.761C72.1 18.761 46.5 7.159 42.519 1.5Z\" 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id=\"split-section-block_a865a1a1b5a86bb32c646a0ec9a9106f\"class=\"split-section section-why-preserflo-microshunt \">\n<div class=\"flex_t left align-top\">\n  <div class=\"flex split-section-col split-section__content-side\">\n    <div class=\"split-section-content\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading small-underline\">Why PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Get back to doing the things you enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"icon-plus-content-block_4b7a3d64316b0fefc7db9f9848c4a802\"class=\"icon-plus-content \">\n<div class=\"flex top\">\n\n      <div class=\"icon-column\">\n      <div class=\"icon-base icon-base-white small\">\n                  <svg class=\"icon icon-medication\" width=\"66\" height=\"107\" viewBox=\"0 0 66.746 107.725\">\n  <g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0b2939\" stroke-width=\"3\">\n    <path data-name=\"Path 361\" d=\"M40.203 62.97v-2.277c0-5.291-5.534-8.185-8.886-11.381\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/>\n    <path data-name=\"Path 362\" d=\"M10.386 49.309c-3.349 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class=\"content-column\">\n    <div>\n\n<p>72% of patients were medication-free 12 months after their surgery<sup>8<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"icon-plus-content-block_9f0a627315dae83b2a539d46503bae19\"class=\"icon-plus-content \">\n<div class=\"flex top\">\n\n      <div class=\"icon-column\">\n      <div class=\"icon-base icon-base-white small\">\n                  <svg class=\"icon icon-surgical-tools\" width=\"76\" height=\"93\" viewBox=\"0 0 76.037 93.803\">\n  <g transform=\"translate(-27.5 -127.5)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0b2939\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"3\">\n    <ellipse data-name=\"Ellipse 30\" cx=\"8\" cy=\"7.5\" rx=\"8\" ry=\"7.5\" transform=\"translate(46.018 204.402)\"\/>\n    <path data-name=\"Path 367\" d=\"M62.558 211.907v-51.323l7.9-7.9V129\"\/>\n    <path data-name=\"Line 47\" d=\"M63.018 152.402v-23\"\/>\n    <path data-name=\"Line 48\" d=\"M70.018 212.402v-52\"\/>\n    <path 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id=\"section-block_845985c1fce64b1a87720830ad114edf\" class=\"section  section-section \">\n  <div class=\"inner site-width\">\n    \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"540\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 540;\" width=\"960\" controls src=\"https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Preserflo-anmation-low-res-final-PM-CA-0070.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing the PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt subconjunctival glaucoma drainage device, made from a uniquely biocompatible, degradation-resistant material called SIBS, that is designed to reduce IOP in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma.<sup>5<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One end of the PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt is inserted in front of the iris, where the excess fluid in the eye resides. The other end is tucked under the clear membrane surrounding the eye to help drain excess fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor if PRESERFLO is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"split-section-block_c1bfee8263ae9a16e32a9ecbeab47ae0\"class=\"split-section  bg-dark-blue-gradient\">\n<div class=\"flex_t left align-top\">\n  <div class=\"flex split-section-col split-section__content-side\">\n    <div class=\"split-section-content\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading small-underline\">What Happens<br>Before Surgery?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare for surgery with PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt, your surgeon may instruct you to stop taking your usual medications or to begin taking new ones. Be sure to follow instructions accurately and discuss associated risks, safety information, and questions you may have prior<br>to surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your safety, you should arrange to have someone take you home after surgery.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex split-section-col split-section__image-side\">\n          <div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rediscover-hiking.jpg\" alt=\"Rediscover Hiking\">\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"split-section-block_f492f684c2fc6f782827ff4e02670fa1\"class=\"split-section section-after-surgery \">\n<div class=\"flex_t right align-top\">\n  <div class=\"flex split-section-col split-section__content-side\">\n    <div class=\"split-section-content\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens<br>After Surgery? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first week after surgery, you may experience symptoms including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"icon-plus-content-block_0a4f17b8372e094b77a457179e6754f6\"class=\"icon-plus-content \">\n<div class=\"flex middle\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-column\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/blurry-vision.png\" alt=\"Blurry Vision\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-column\">\n    <div>\n\n<p>Blurry vision<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"icon-plus-content-block_5212821c3e6ad2254168d0093dc03d0f\"class=\"icon-plus-content \">\n<div class=\"flex middle\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-column\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eye-redness.svg\" alt=\"Eye Redness\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-column\">\n    <div>\n\n<p>Eye redness<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"icon-plus-content-block_371d33487e7af062dbb193731d905c02\"class=\"icon-plus-content \">\n<div class=\"flex middle\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-column\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/eye-swelling.svg\" alt=\"Eye Swelling\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-column\">\n    <div>\n\n<p>Eye swelling<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These symptoms should go away. To help the recovery process, your surgeon may prescribe eye drops. Do not rub your eye or perform any strenuous activity, including sports, shortly after surgery.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex split-section-col split-section__image-side\">\n          <div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/after-surgery.jpg\" alt=\"Rediscover Reading\">\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"section-block_e34f6b084c4f0e23bfc2a001dbb1caac\" class=\"section  section-section section-important-safety-information \">\n  <div class=\"inner site-width\">\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PRESERFLO\u2122 MicroShunt Important Safety Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns g g1_m g2_d is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Please discuss all the risks with your eye surgeon before your surgery. The typical surgical risks are reactions to medications, eye pain, inflammation, decrease in vision, increased eye pressure, decreased eye pressure, and swelling of the cornea (clear front part of the eye).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be monitored by your eye surgeon after surgery to assure your eye pressure is controlled. Additional treatment with medications such as eye drops, or other glaucoma surgery, may be recommended by your eye surgeon if your eye pressure is not controlled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full image-scale\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dancing-people.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Dancing Patients\" class=\"wp-image-65\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dancing-people.jpg 670w, https:\/\/preserflo.glaukos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dancing-people-300x241.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"section-block_d64ae93d8c59ad45e6ec5149ad0f6a46\" class=\"section  section-section txt-small \">\n  <div class=\"inner site-width\">\n    \n\n<p>References:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list txt-small\">\n<li>Susanna R et al. Why do people (still) go blind from glaucoma? Trans Vis Sci Tech. 2015;4(2):1. doi: 10.1167\/tvst.4.2.1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jonas JB et al. Glaucoma. Lancet. 2017;390(10108):2183-2193. doi: 10.1016\/S0140-6736(17)31469-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sadruddin O, Pinchuk L, Angeles R, Palmberg P. Ab externo implantation of the MicroShunt, a poly (styrene-block-isobutylene-block-styrene) surgical device for the treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma: a review. Eye Vis (Lond). 2019;6:36. doi:10.1186\/s40662-019-0162-1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ahmed IIK, Fea A, Au L, et al. A prospective randomized trial comparing Hydrus and iStent microinvasive glaucoma surgery implants for standalone treatment of open-angle glaucoma: the COMPARE study. Ophthalmology. 2020;127:52-61. doi:10.1016\/j.ophtha.2019.04.034.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data on file. Glaukos Inc. 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinchuk L, Riss I, Batlle JF, et al. The development of a micro-shunt made from poly(styrene-block-isobutylene-block-styrene) to treat glaucoma. J Biomed Mater Res Part B. 2017;105B:211-221. doi:10.1002\/jbm.b.33525.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stone GW, Ellis SG, Colombo A, et al. Long-term safety and efficacy of paclitaxel-eluting stents: final 5-year analysis from the TAXUS Clinical Trial Program. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2011;4:530-542. doi:10.1016\/j.jcin.2011.03.005.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data on file. Glaukos Inc. 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data on file. 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