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US 2025/0082568 A1Published application
Devices and methods for reducing cystine crystals in vivo
OwnerAnuj CHAUHAN, Phillip J. DIXONinventors
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Abstract
According to some aspects, this application provides devices and methods for treating cystinosis in a patient. Removable intra-ocular devices and contact lenses containing cystine- sequestering materials effective for uptake of cystine from the eyes of a patient having cystinosis are provided. Methods of making the cystine-sequestering contact lenses are also provided.
Claims20
A removable intra-ocular device comprising:
- a concentration of gold nanoparticles effective to uptake about 10 μg or more of cystine/day from an eye of a patient having cystinosis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.