Biodegradable ocular implants
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1. A method for treating an eye condition which comprises:
- introducing into the suprachoroidal space an eye implant incapable of migration from the suprachoroid, said implant comprises from about 1 to about 80 weight % of an active agent selected from at least one of drugs, pharmaceutical agents, and bacterial agents in a pharmacologically acceptable biodegrable polymer which is degraded in the eye, wherein said implant provides an effective dosage of said drug over an extended period of time.
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Abstract
Encapsulated agents are employed for introduction into the suprachoroid of an 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:
introducing into the suprachoroidal space an eye implant incapable of migration from the suprachoroid, said implant comprises from about 1 to about 80 weight % of an active agent selected from at least one of drugs, pharmaceutical agents, and bacterial agents in a pharmacologically acceptable biodegrable polymer which is degraded in the eye, wherein said implant provides an effective dosage of said drug over an extended period of time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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