BAERVELDT® glaucoma implant’s significant design accomplishments include:

  • Low implant profile at 0.84 mm1
  • Single-quadrant insertion1,4
  • Smooth, tumble-polished, pliable silicone plate material1,6
  • Radiographic material1,6
  • Four fenestrations to promote fibrous adhesion, which may reduce bleb height1,3,5
  • An open drainage tube1,6,7,8
  • Fixation suture holes1,6
  • Recessed knot capability1