| abstract |
The invention discloses a drug delivery ophthalmic implant, which comprises: an outer casing, the shape of the outer casing is set to define an inner space, the outer casing has side walls, a closed distal end and an open proximal end; drug, the drug is contained in the interior space; a membrane near the open proximal end, the film is permeable to the drug; cap, the cap dimensioned to fit within or on said one open proximal end; and an anchor positioned on said closed distal end; wherein said cap secures said membrane to The housing is also provided with at least one opening to allow drug to be eluted from the implant through the membrane. |