Inventors:
Vernon G. Wong - Rockville MD
King Y. Lee - Mission KS
Jerry B. Gin - Sunnyvale CA
Assignee:
Oculex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
A61K 3821
Abstract:
Intraocular administration of drugs such as. alpha. -2a interferon is employed in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. Intraocular administration obviates the side effects associated with systemic administration, concentrates the drug at the site of the disease, and, where microcapsules are employed, provides continuous, long-lasting treatment.