Ophthalmic device having therapeutic agent delivery capability and method of forming same
US9962334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P29/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to ophthalmic devices that are loaded with therapeutic agent. The devices provide prolonged release of the therapeutic agent to the eye. The ophthalmic devices are typically formed of an ophthalmic material that is particularly desirable for the loading of therapeutic agent and/or the therapeutic agent is typically particularly desirable for loading to the ophthalmic material.
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