METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUBRETINAL DRUG DELIVERY

摘要

Devices and devices for the treatment of the eye are disclosed. Preferred devices of the invention include a piercing member (12) that is inserted int o the eye to create a pathway for a cannula(44). The cannula (44) is slidably mounted to the piercing member (12) and is adapted to reach a treatment site within the eye at which material is injected into and/or withdrawn from the eye. The outer diameter of the piercing member (12) is small enough to allow for self-sealing of the insertion site of the device upon the device's withdrawal therefrom. Also disclosed are methods for the utilizing the devic es to treat the eye.