EXTENDED RELEASE BIODEGRADABLE OCULAR IMPLANTS
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Abstract
Biodegradable implants sized and suitable for implantation in an ocular region or site and methods for treating ocular conditions. The implants provide an extended release of an active agent at a therapeutically effective amount for a period of time between 50 days and one year, or longer.
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41 Claims
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1. (canceled)
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21-26. -26. (canceled)
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41. A method for treating an ocular condition, the method comprising implanting into an ocular region or site a drug delivery system comprising:
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(a) at least one bioerodible implant suitable for insertion into an ocular region or site, the bioerodible implant comprising; (i) an active agent, and; (ii) a bioerodible polymer, wherein the bioerodible implant can release a therapeutic level of the active agent at a substantially continuous rate upon insertion into an ocular region or site for a period time between about 50 days and about 1 year. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 27)
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