abstract |
Ocular implant devices ( 10, 20, 121 ) for the delivery of a therapeutic agent to an eye ( 101, 301 ) in a controlled and sustained manner. Dual mode and single mode drug delivery devices ( 10, 20, 121 ) are illustrated and described. Implants ( 10, 20 ) suitable for subconjunctival placement are described. Implants ( 121, 10, 20 ) suitable for intravitreal placement also are described. The invention also includes fabrication and implementation techniques associated with the unique ocular implant devices ( 10, 20, 121 ) that are presented herein. |