SUSTAINED RELEASE INTRAOCULAR IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OCULAR VASCULOPATHIES
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Abstract
Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, among others.
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- 38. A method for improving or maintaining vision in a patient in need thereof, comprising the step of placing a biodegradable intraocular implant comprising an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist associated with a biodegradable polymer in an eye, thereby improving or maintaining vision of the patient.
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