Apparatus and method for treatment of macular degeneration
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Oct 7, 2004
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Apr 2, 2004
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Apr 3, 2003
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The present invention provides apparatus and method for treating macular degeneration. An apparatus has a therapeutic agent delivery system that is placed into proximity of the sclera of an eye affected by macular degeneration. A therapeutic agent or agents is then delivered to the sclera either by injection or diffusion, with the therapeutic agent being provided for the dissolution of waste products in Bruch's membrane. In a method a therapeutic agent delivery system is disposed in proximity of the sclera and one or more therapeutic agents are injected or diffused into the sclera to provide for the dissolution of waste products in Bruch's membrane.
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