Patent ID: 8939948
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61K,A61L,A61P

Abstract:
1. An apparatus to treat an eye of a patient, the eye having a conjunctiva, the apparatus comprising: a first, substantially ring-like structure adapted to be positioned onto an anterior surface of, and outside an optical zone of, the eye at least partially underneath at least one of the upper and lower eyelids, the first structure comprising at least one retention structure configured to guide the apparatus along a conjunctival sac when the eye moves; and a second structure supported by at least a portion of at least one retention structure disposed through the second structure, wherein the second structure is formed of a material softer than the first structure thereby presenting a softer, cushioning surface available to contact the eye, and wherein the second structure comprises at least one therapeutic agent disposed on or dispersed into the material of the second structure; wherein the apparatus has a first shape prior to placement onto the eye and, the apparatus conforms in situ to a second shape when placed for a period of time, and wherein, after being removed from the eye, the first structure is configured to retain substantially the second shape.