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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2019
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2018
Retina Foundation of the Southwest, Dallas, TX (US);
Karl Csaky, Dallas, TX (US);
RETINA FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTHWEST, Dallas, TX (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to local therapies for the eye and, more particularly, to shaped controlled-release ocular implant devices, including methods for making and using such devices, for delivery of therapeutic agents to the eye. A molded two-layer ocular implant comprises a therapeutic agent for treatment or prevention of a disorder of the eye. The implant comprises a polymer layer and a silicone adhesive layer with a therapeutic agent interspersed therein and joined to the polymer layer. This implant is for placement in the sub-Tenon's space of the eye and provides sustained release of the therapeutic agent during the treatment or prevention of the disorder of the eye.