In one aspect, the disclosure relates to relates to compositions, devices, and processes for drug delivery to an eye. The disclosed drug delivery compositions comprise a particle having a core component comprising a first polymer and a therapeutic agent, and a shell layer surrounding the core component comprising a second polymer. In a further aspect, the present disclosure relates to methods of treating an ophthalmological disease or disorder. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

This disclosure relates to a drug delivery system comprising an intraocular pressure lowering agent, a neurotrophic agent, such as a CNTF compound, a C-type Natriuretic Peptide (CNP) compound, a Tie-2 agonist, a Natriuretic Peptide Receptor-B (NPR-B) compound, or an apoptosis signaling fragment inhibitor (FAS) or FAS-ligand (FASL) inhibitor, including any combination of these compounds and a sustained delivery component. Methods of treating a glaucoma or related conditions, medicaments, kits, uses and methods of manufacturing are also described.

Provided are formulations, methods, and devices for providing a hydrogel. The formulations and resulting hydrogels may be used for treating various disorders, including ocular disorders. In certain embodiments, the hydrogel is formed from formulations comprising (a) a nucleo-functional polymer that is a biocompatible polyalkylene polymer substituted by (i) a plurality of —OH groups, (ii) a plurality of thio-functional groups —R.sup.1—SH wherein R.sup.1 is an ester-containing linker, and (iii) optionally one or more —OC(O)—(C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl) groups, such as a thiolated poly(vinyl alcohol) polymer; (b) an electro-functional polymer that is a biocompatible polymer containing at least one thiol-reactive group, such as a poly(ethylene glycol) polymer containing alpha-beta unsaturated ester groups; and (c) one or more pharmaceutically active agents. In certain embodiments, the hydrogel is formed at a targeted sited using methods and/or devices for focal administration of the formulations and/or hydrogels described herein.

Disclosed are methods for treating or limiting development of diabetes, by transplanting into the eye of a subject with diabetes or at risk of diabetes an amount effective to treat or limit development of diabetes of insulin-producing cells engineered to reduce expression of a β3 subunit of Cav (Cavβ3).

The present invention provides a cannulation device for administering an active agent containing composition to the suprachoroidal space or supraciliary space. The invention provides methods of treatment of an ocular disease or condition accordingly. The invention also provides compositions for use in a method of treatment of an ocular disease or condition for delivery into the suprachoroidal space or supraciliary space.

The present invention relates to the treatment of ocular diseases in a human subject In particular, the invention relates to an intracameral administration of a sustained release biodegradable intracameral implant.

An ocular implant for treating glaucoma is provided, which may include any number of features. More particularly, the present invention relates to implants that facilitate the transfer of fluid from within one area of the eye to another area of the eye. One feature of the implant is that it includes a proximal inlet portion and a distal inlet portion adapted to be inserted into the anterior chamber of the eye, and an intermediate portion adapted to be inserted into Schlemm's canal. Another feature of the implant is that it can be biased to assume a predetermined shape to aid in placement within the eye.

The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits using a galectin-3 inhibitor to prevent and treat retinal nerve damage in a subject suffering from glaucoma.

The present disclosure relates to a biodegradable ocular implant comprising a biodegradable polymer containing a compound such as Edonentan, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also disclosed are methods of treatment of ocular diseases with the biodegradable ocular implant and methods of preparation of the same.

An injector includes a push rod, a magazine tube, a gate, a cannula and an actuator. The magazine tube has a lumen extending from an inlet to an outlet thereof. The magazine tube slidingly receives at least one implant therein. The gate has a closed configuration in which it covers the outlet of the magazine tube and an open configuration in which it does not cover the outlet of the magazine tube. The cannula has a distal end configured to be inserted into an eye. A lumen of the cannula is in fluid communication with the lumen of the magazine tube when the gate is in the open configuration. Actuation of the actuator moves the gate from the closed configuration to the open configuration and causes translation of the pushrod through the magazine tube and the cannula.