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Devices and methods for treating a mammalian eye

  • US 20050244462A1
  • Filed: 04/30/2004
  • Published: 11/03/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for treating an eye, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a device comprising a hollow sleeve having an open proximal end, a distal end, a substantially uniform inner diameter and a substantially uniform outer diameter extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the hollow sleeve terminating at the proximal end;

    placing a substantially bioerodible implant including a therapeutic component and sized for placement in an eye, in the hollow sleeve;

    passing the distal end of the hollow sleeve through a surface of an eye;

    introducing the implant into the eye at a location within the eye by passing the implant out of the distal end of the hollow sleeve; and

    withdrawing the hollow sleeve from the eye.

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