Novel anti-microbial bandage contact lens with ocular drug delivery
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of California
InventorsAlbert Yee, Rachel Rosenzweig, Mary Nora Dickson, Elena Liang, Szu-Wen Wang
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Abstract
The technology relates to a prophylactic bandage contact lens that prevents microbial infections in an eye as well as treats infection by dispensing antimicrobial medication at controlled rates. In one embodiment, the invention provides a bandage with nanostructures, and provides a continuous treatment over 10 days and shields the eye from the environment, significantly diminishing the risk of infection while allowing damaged tissues to heal.
Claims32
An eye lens, comprising:
- an inner surface layer with an antimicrobial shielding;
- a core layer;
- and
- an outer surface layer.
A device, comprising:
- an antimicrobial bandage contact lens (BCL),
- wherein the antimicrobial BCL shields the eye from the environment while providing continuous long term treatment.
A method of treating an eye condition in an individual, comprising:
- providing an eye lens comprising an inner surface layer with an antimicrobial shielding, a core layer, and an outer surface layer;
- and
- treating the eye condition in the individual by applying the eye lens to an injured eye of the individual.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.