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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 06, 2015
Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Patrick M. Hughes, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
Michele Boix, Cantaron, FR;
Christian Sarrazin, Pegomas, FR;
Marina Do, Menton, FR;
Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
Biocompatible intraocular implants, such as microparticles, include a prostamide component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective in facilitating release of the prostamide component into an eye for an extended period of time. The prostamide component may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the prostamide component may be encapsulated by the polymeric component. The present implants include oil-in-oil emulsified implants or microparticles. Methods of producing the present implants are also described. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce a at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma.