Treatment medium delivery device and methods for delivery of such treatment mediums to the eye using such a delivery device

摘要

A device for delivering a treatment medium to an eye includes a first body portion configured to be removably inserted and secured in an opening of the eye, and a second body portion supported by the first body portion. At least the second body portion includes a treatment medium, and a coating having an opening through which the treatment medium elutes out of the device.

主权项

1. A device for delivering a treatment medium to an eye, comprising:
a first body portion and a second body portion; wherein the first body portion is configured and arranged to be removably secured within a natural opening comprising a single punctum of the eye; and wherein the second body portion comprises a coating that is applied to an end segment of the first portion, which coating is configured or arranged so the treatment medium is controllably released therefrom to the eye; and wherein the delivery device is configured and arranged such that when at least a part of the first body portion is removably inserted into the punctum, the device occludes or plugs the punctum.