Method for treating and/or preventing retinal diseases with sustained release corticosteroids
US8252307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for administering a corticosteroid to a posterior segment of an eye. In the method, a sustained release device is implanted to deliver the corticosteroid to the eye. The aqueous corticosteroid concentration remains less than vitreous corticosteroid concentration during release of the corticosteroid from the device.
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