Systems and methods providing targeted intraocular drug delivery

Abstract

Drug delivery systems suitable for administration into the interior of an eye of a person or animal are described. The present systems include a drug delivery element that provides directional delivery of one or more drugs to a desired target site in the eye and remain invisible to the individual in which the element is placed. The present drug delivery systems may include an adhesive portion that adheres the drug delivery element to the retina of the eye, and/or a polymeric envelope substantially surrounding the drug delivery element to form an intravitreal implant. The envelope may enhance the stability and handling of the implant when the implant is being placed in the eye. Methods of producing and using the drug delivery systems are also described.

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