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A Natural Anti-inflammatory Treatment to Reduce Corneal Scarring and Dry Eye

Unmet Need:According to the WHO, approximately 4.9 million people globally are affected by bacteria that leads to corneal scarring of the eye (WHO). Additionally, in the United States alone 4.88 million people age 50 and older suffer from dry eye, which may lead to scarring of the cornea (Healthline). The cornea serves as a window to the eye, and transparency...

Published: 6/28/2024 | Inventor(s): Jennifer Elisseeff, Liam Chung, Xiaokun Wang

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Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Dry Eye Syndrome, Technology Classifications > Therapeutic Modalities > Immunotherapies, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Regenerative Medicine

LACRIMAL CANALICULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE

Unmet NeedThere has been a growing development of novel drug delivery implants and tear drainage occlusion devices designed for delivery in the canalicular space. These implants are delivered through the punctal os, or the entrance to the lacrimal canicular space. These current strategies require the end user to manually insert the introducer at the...

Published: 6/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Bradley Barnett, Albert Jun

Keywords(s): Disease Indication, Drug Delivery Device, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eye Disorders, Glaucoma, Implanted Device, Implants, Therapeutic Devices, Therapeutics

Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Glaucoma, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Dry Eye Syndrome, Technology Classifications > Therapeutic Modalities > Therapeutic Delivery Platforms

Helix Reversible Lacrimal Canalicular Occlusion Device and Associated Materials and Methods for Delivery and Recovery

Unmet NeedPatients with dry eye currently get a treatment called Punctal Occlusion. This procedure consists of inserting punctal plugs into the tear drainage area of the eye to keep the tears in the eyes longer. Dry eye syndrome affects between 7.4% and 33.7% of the population. Current solutions are permanent punctal occlusion devices, in which they...

Published: 6/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Albert Jun, Bradley Barnett

Keywords(s): Catheters, Closure/Sealing Devices, Disease Indication, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eye Disorders, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Surgical Instruments, Surgical Tubing

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Therapeutic Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Dry Eye Syndrome