Ocular implant with therapeutic agents and methods thereof
First Claim
1. A method of treating an ocular disorder, comprising:
- introducing an implant into an anterior chamber of an eye such that at least a distal end of the implant is temporarily in the anterior chamber, wherein the implant comprises a proximal seat, an intermediate shank adapted to extend through ocular tissue, and a pin having one or more barbs, wherein the pin forms a distal portion of the implant;
implanting the implant into eye tissue adjacent the anterior chamber such that the seat of the implant resides in the anterior chamber following implantation and the pin having one or more barbs penetrates at least partially through a back wall of Schlemm'"'"'s canal;
eluting a therapeutic agent from the implant into the eye; and
controlling release of the therapeutic agent from the implant.
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Abstract
Implants and methods for treating ocular disorders are provided. One method involves introducing an implant into an anterior chamber of an eye. The implant is implanted into eye tissue adjacent the anterior chamber such that a proximal end of the implant resides in the anterior chamber following implantation. A therapeutic agent is eluted from the implant into the eye. Desirably, the release of the therapeutic agent from the implant is controlled. The controlled release of the therapeutic agent can be at a chosen rate and/or for a selected duration which can be episodic or periodic. The therapeutic agent can be an antiproliferative agent, an anti-inflammatory drug, or a compound for treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
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15 Claims
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1. A method of treating an ocular disorder, comprising:
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introducing an implant into an anterior chamber of an eye such that at least a distal end of the implant is temporarily in the anterior chamber, wherein the implant comprises a proximal seat, an intermediate shank adapted to extend through ocular tissue, and a pin having one or more barbs, wherein the pin forms a distal portion of the implant; implanting the implant into eye tissue adjacent the anterior chamber such that the seat of the implant resides in the anterior chamber following implantation and the pin having one or more barbs penetrates at least partially through a back wall of Schlemm'"'"'s canal; eluting a therapeutic agent from the implant into the eye; and controlling release of the therapeutic agent from the implant. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An ocular implant comprising:
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a proximal seat, sized and shaped to reside in an anterior chamber of an eye; a pin having one or more barbs, wherein the pin forms a distal portion of the implant and the one or more barbs are adapted to anchor the implant in; a shank disposed between the seat and pin and adapted to extend through ocular tissue, and a therapeutic agent.
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