Ocular iontophoretic device and method for using the same
US6697668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/0017
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An ocular iontophoretic device for delivering an interferon to an affected area of a living being's eye comprising an active electrode assembly associated with a matrix, wherein the matrix includes an interferon capable of treating viral, immunoregulatory, and/or neovascularization conditions.A method for treating an affected area of a living being's eye comprising the steps of: associating an interferon with an ocular iontophoretic device; positioning at least a portion of the ocular iontophoretic device on the eye of a living being; and iontophoretically delivering the interferon to an affected area of the living being's eye.
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