OCULAR SYSTEM WITH ANCHORING IMPLANT AND THERAPEUTIC AGENT
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Abstract
Ocular implants, delivery devices and methods for treating ocular disorders are disclosed. One method involves inserting an implant on one side of an eye. The implant has an anchor on a distal end portion and an outlet opening that is disposed proximal of the anchor. The implant is advanced across the eye to the other side of the eye. The anchor is inserted into eye tissue on the other side of the eye. A therapeutic agent is eluted using the implant.
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21. A system for treating an ocular disorder, comprising:
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an implant comprising an anchor on a distal end portion of the implant and an outlet opening disposed proximal of the anchor; a therapeutic agent; and a delivery device comprising an elongate body and configured to insert the implant on one side of an eye, advance the implant across the eye to an other side of the eye, and insert the anchor into eye tissue on the other side of the eye. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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