Implantable Ocular Device And Method of Corneal Treatment

Abstract

An implantable ocular device and a method of corneal treatment are disclosed herein. The implantable ocular device includes a delivery body capable of holding and releasing one or more therapeutic agents over time, wherein the one or more therapeutic agents are released from the implantable ocular device for the treatment of a patient having one or more ocular or neurodegenerative medical conditions. The method of corneal treatment includes the steps of: (i) performing a laser surgical procedure on a cornea of an eye of a patient; and (ii) administering a Rock inhibitor with a semifluorinated alkane to the cornea of the eye of the patient after the laser surgical procedure has been performed. The administration of the Rock inhibitor with the semifluorinated alkane enhances corneal nerve growth and corneal sensation so as to prevent dry eye, pain, and/or scarring after the laser surgical procedure.

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