Biodegradable ocular implants
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1. A method for treating an eye condition which comprises:
- implanting at least one of the anterior or posterior chamber of an eye at least one microencapsulated drug as particles of not greater than about 300 micrometers, said particles comprising said drug and a pharmacologically acceptable biodegradable polymer which is degraded in the eye.
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Abstract
Microencapsulated drugs are employed for introduction into the chambers of the eye for therapeutic purposes. The administration of drugs is controlled and maintained for long periods of time, while ensuring the substantial absence of significant levels outside the site of administration.
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1. A method for treating an eye condition which comprises:
implanting at least one of the anterior or posterior chamber of an eye at least one microencapsulated drug as particles of not greater than about 300 micrometers, said particles comprising said drug and a pharmacologically acceptable biodegradable polymer which is degraded in the eye. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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