| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ophthalmic device having therapeutic agent delivery capability and to provide use of the same.SOLUTION: The present invention is directed to an ophthalmic device that is at least partially formed of an ophthalmic material. The ophthalmic material is typically acrylic, hydrophobicity, or both. The ophthalmic material is typically loaded with a therapeutic agent. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the therapeutic agent and the ophthalmic material are hydrophobic for assisting in loading the material with the agent and for assisting in prolonging the release of the therapeutic agent from the ophthalmic material. The ophthalmic device may be suitable for location within an eye or location upon an outer surface of the eye. In a preferred embodiment, the ophthalmic device, which will be partially or entirely formed of the ophthalmic material, is an IOL or a device suitable for location within the eye along with an IOL. |
