IN VIVO FORMED MATRICES INCLUDING NATURAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYSACCHARIDES AND OPHTHALMIC USES THEREOF

摘要

In vivo formed matrices including natural biodegradable polysaccharides are described. The matrix is formed from a plurality of natural biodegradable polysaccharides having pendent coupling groups. The matrix can also include a bioactive agent that can be released to provide a therapeutic effect to a patient. The formed matrices are particularly useful for treatment of the eye.