64 results about "Uveal tract" patented technology

Devices and methods for treating intraocular pressure are disclosed. The devices include shunts for draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the uveoscleral outflow pathway, including the supraciliary space and the suprachoroidal space. The shunts are preferably implanted by ab interno procedures.

The disclosure provides an intraocular implant for allowing fluid flow from the anterior chamber of an eye, the implant comprising a tube having an inlet end, an outlet end, and a tube passage, wherein the inlet end is adapted to extend into the anterior chamber of the eye, and wherein the outlet end is adapted to be implanted adjacent scleral tissue of the eye. The implant may be adapted to drain aqueous humor into a suprachoroidal space or a juxta-uveal space. The disclosure also provides associated delivery devices, methods of use, and methods of manufacture.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system of treating intraocular pressure. Laser light is directed to the ciliary region of the target eye. The light stimulates the ciliary region and ablates debris lodged therein. An immune response may be triggered by the stimulation of the ciliary body. Intraocular pressure is reduced by the increase in aqueous flow from the anterior chamber in the eye permitted by the resultant removal of debris blocking the uveo-scleral outflow pathway.

Delivery devices, systems and methods are provided for inserting an implant into an eye. The delivery or inserter devices or systems can be used to dispose or implant an ocular stent or implant, such as a shunt, in communication with the suprachoroidal space, uveal scleral outflow pathway, uveoscleral outflow path or supraciliary space of the eye. The implant can drain fluid from an anterior chamber of the eye to a physiologic outflow path of the eye, such as, the suprachoroidal space, uveal scleral outflow pathway, uveoscleral outflow path or supraciliary space. Alternatively, or in addition, the implant can elute a drug or therapeutic agent. The delivery or inserter devices or systems can be used in conjunction with other ocular surgery, for example, but not limited to, cataract surgery through a preformed corneal incision, or independently with the inserter configured to make a corneal incision. The implant can be preloaded with or within the inserter to advantageously provide a sterile package for use by the surgeon, doctor or operator.

Devices and methods for treating intraocular pressure are disclosed. The devices include drug delivery implants for treating ocular tissue. Optionally, the devices also include shunts for draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the uveoscleral outflow pathway, including the supraciliary space and the suprachoroidal space. The drug delivery implants can be implanted in ab interno or ab externo procedures.

The present invention relates to a sterile ophthalmic composition comprising castor oil and a medium chain triglyceride, to its use in medicine, in particular for the treatment and / or prevention of an ocular disease selected from the group consisting of dry eye, conjunctivitis, dermatitis, blepharitis, entropion, floppy eyelid syndrome, thyroid ophthalmopathy, pterygium, conjunctivochalasis, epithelial damage induced by preservatives, epithelial or anterior chamber damage induced by ocular surgery, limbal cell deficiency, corneal ulcers induced by physical or chemical agents, keratitis, episcleritis and uveitis.

Because vision loss in most forms of glaucoma is related to elevated IOP, most glaucoma treatment protocols are concerned with lowering IOP by increasing aqueous humor outflow. The invention utilizes electromagnetic radiation to create retraction in the iris tissue, thereby (a) reducing convexity and enlarging the drainage angle and thus the area of the anterior chamber, (b) reducing contact between the zonule fibers and the iris pigment epithelium, (c) applying greater tension to both the TM and uveoscleral outflow pathways, thereby enlarging those pathways and increasing outflow.

The present invention relates to methods, devices, and compositions for treating ocular disorders such as uveitis, macular edema associated with uveitis, and diabetic macular edema. For example, the methods include treatment of subjects having macular edema associated with non-infectious uveitis, or diabetic macular edema, by administering to the subjects a triamcinolone composition via non-surgical administration to the suprachoroidal space (SCS) of the eye.

Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating ocular diseases, inter alia, diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration (wet form), choroidal neovascularization, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion (central or branch), ocular trauma, surgery induced edema, surgery induced neovascularization, cystoid macular edema, ocular ischemia, uveitis, and the like. These diseases or conditions are characterized by changes in the ocular vasculature whether progressive or non-progressive, whether a result of an acute disease or condition, or a chronic disease or condition.

Ocular delivery of drugs to the eyes is an ongoing challenge due to the unique anatomical and physiological properties of the eye. A solution of the immunosuppressant and anti-inflammatory compound mycophenolic acid with a pH from 6.0 to 8.5 has been demonstrated to exhibit improved bioavailability when topically applied to the eye. Specifically, topical application to the eye of such a solution is effective in penetrating anterior and posterior eye structures. Said solution is effective in treating a variety of inflammatory disorders, including uveitis, allergic conjunctivits, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

The invention relates to a cellprotective, neuroprotective and retinoprotective composition. In an embodiment of the invention, said composition comprises (i) Ramipril or Ramiprilate and (ii) folic acid. The composition of the invention can be used, in particular, for the prevention of loss of vision, or even for improving visual acuity and visual field in normal subjects, as well as for treating ophthalmologic pathologies, in particular: glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age related macular degeneration, hereditary dystrophy of the retina, uveitis, ammetropia (myopia, presbyopia). This combination of active principles could also be used in general conditions for treating general pathologies (cancer...).

On the research basis that microbes of specific species are present in eyes of patients with different eye diseases, the invention discloses a method for establishing a model, and the method comprisesthe step of infecting a model carrier with the microbes. The model prepared by the method can be used for screening drugs for the eye diseases, and the eye diseases include senile macular degeneration, the behcet disease, the Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome, uveitis, retinopathy, xerophthalmia, sympathetic ophthalmia, trachoma, cataract, conjunctivitis, chalazion, glaucoma, muscae volitantes and the like.

This invention relates to the use of a heparanase inhibitor for treating, or inhibiting the progression or development of, an ocular inflammatory disorder, such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, retinal 5 vein occlusion, retinoblastoma, uveitis, macular edema, dry eye, ocular inflammation associated with an infection or keratoconus.

The present invention provides a composition comprising two or more of the following pharmaceutically active compounds: (i) an alpha 2 adrenergic agonist; (ii) a corticosteroid; (iii) a lymphocyte function-associated antigen antagonist; (iv) a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); (v) a sodium channel blocker; and (vi) an antibiotic, provided at least one of the pharmaceutically active compound is selected from the group consisting of (i) alpha 2 adrenergic agonist and (ii) corticosteroid. The present invention also provides a method for using such composition to treat an eye disorder such as a dry eye syndrome; ocular graft-versus-host-disease; ocular rosacea; allergic conjunctivitis; autoimmune ocular surface disease; thygeson's superficial punctuate keratopathy; herpes zoster keratitis; Stevens-Johnson syndrome; keratitis; conjunctivitis; blepharitis; blepharochalasis; conjunctivochalasis; blepharoconjunctivitis; blepharokeratoconjunctivitis; post-operative inflammation or pain from ocular surgery; scleritis; episcleritis; anterior uveitis; iritis; cyclitis; ocular surface vascular disorder; ulcerative keratitis; photokeratitis; dacryocystitis; eyelid disorder; congenital alacrima; xerophthalmia; dacryoadenitis; vernal keratoconjunctivitis; pinguecula; and / or ocular surface disorder induced by chemical burns, thermal burns, or physical insult to the ocular surface.

Non-linear multiblock copolymer-drug conjugates for the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders of the eye are provided. The polymer-drug conjugates can form nanoparticles, microparticles, and implants that are capable of effectively delivering therapeutic levels of one or more active agents for an extended period of time. Administration to the eye of an active agent in the form of a non-linear multiblock copolymer-drug conjugate produces decreased side effects when compared to administration of the active agent alone. Also provided are methods of treating intraocular neovascular diseases, such as wet age-related macular degeneration as well as diseases and disorders of the eye associated with inflammation, such as uveitis.

The invention discloses a capsule for subsequent filainous uveitis after cataract surgery. The capsule is mainly prepared from the following components: acetazolamide, taurine, aucubin, hyperoside, L-fucose, wogonin, water-soluble nutrient pigment, caffeic acid, beta-sitosterol, baicalein, pearl powder, ursolic acid, D-mannitol, vitamin A, vitamin C, diluent, lubricant, glidant, disintegrant and a wetting agent. According to the capsule, ocular circulatory disturbance can be improved, inflammatory response can be controlled, and retinal metabolism and immunoregulation functions can be enhanced, so that absorption of postoperative hyperplastic lesions can be promoted, inflammatory fibrous exudation can be inhibited, and vision recovery after cataract surgery can be promoted. The capsule has a remarkable curative effect, and is suitable for popularization.

The present invention relates to the treatment of an ocular inflammatory disease or an ocular degeneration disease by ophthalmic administration of a composition comprising tapinarof and optionally at least one additional active agent. The composition of the present invention is useful for the treatment, prevention and / or alleviation of the symptoms of an ocular inflammatory disease or an ocular degeneration disease selected from uveitis, vitritis, dry eye disease (DED), macular degeneration, idiopathic orbital inflammatory disease (IOD), chorioretinal inflammation, keratitis, blepharitis, seborrheic dermatitis of eyelids, seborrheic dermatitis of eyebrows, hyperemia, thyroid eye disease (TED), age-related macular degeneration and combinations thereof.

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating uveitis, containing a compound represented by a formula I, an optical isomer thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an effective component, as well as a treatment method using the compound, and use of the compound in the manufacture of a medicament for treating uveitis. The pharmaceutical composition according to the present invention shows an excellent effect of preventing or treating uveitis.