Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Situated upon the sclerotic coat of the eye.

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Examples

  • LX201 is a silicone matrix ocular (episcleral) implant designed to provide the continuous release for one year of therapeutic levels of cyclosporine A locally to the eye to prevent corneal transplant rejection.

    unknown title 2009

  • LUMITECT ™, a silicone matrix ocular (episcleral) implant that steadily releases therapeutic doses of cyclosporine A locally to the eye for the prevention of rejection in corneal transplant recipients.

    unknown title 2009

  • Two Phase 3 clinical-stage projects including: i) LUVENIQ ™, the oral formulation of a next-generation calcineurin inhibitor (voclosporin) developed as steroid-sparing therapy for the treatment of sight-threatening non-infectious uveitis, and ii) LUMITECT ™, a silicone matrix ocular (episcleral) implant that steadily releases therapeutic doses of cyclosporine A locally to the eye for the prevention of rejection in corneal transplant recipients.

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2009

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