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Device and Method for the Delivery of Drugs for the Treatment of Posterior Segment Disease

  • US 20080318843A1
  • Filed: 09/02/2008
  • Published: 12/25/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of delivering a drug or drug precursor to the posterior segment of the eye for the treatment of posterior segment disease, the method comprising:

  • contacting a polymeric hydrogel with the cornea of a subject in need of treatment or prevention of posterior segment disease, the polymeric hydrogel including the drug or drug precursor at a first concentration; and

    passively transferring the drug or drug precursor around the globe of the eye to the posterior segment.

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