Devices, systems, and methods related to implants for the treatment of glaucoma
AssigneeDuke University
InventorsRami Gabriel, Pratap Challa
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods relating to the treatment of glaucoma. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to hydrogel implants for use in glaucoma drainage devices to deliver therapeutic agents to a subject's eye and to obviate the need for tying off a drainage tube, thus enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
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A hydrogel implant for treating glaucoma in a human subject, wherein the implant comprises at least one therapeutic agent and is formulated to occupy a portion of a lumen of a glaucoma drainage device.
A glaucoma drainage device for treating glaucoma in a human subject comprising a hydrogel implant formulated to occupy a portion of a lumen of a glaucoma drainage device wherein the implant comprises at least one therapeutic agent.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.