Ocular drug delivery device
US8167855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P27/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An ocular device for insertion into an eye is provided and includes a body having an anterior surface and a posterior surface for placement on one of superior sclera and inferior sclera of the eye. The posterior surface is defined by a base curve that is substantially identical to a radius of curvature of the one of the superior sclera and inferior sclera of the eye. In one embodiment, the ocular device serves as an ocular drug delivery device and contains an active pharmaceutical agent, a lubricant, etc.
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