Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an anti-excitotoxic agent and a biodegradable polymer that is effective to facilitate release of the anti-excitotoxic agent into an eye for an extended period of time. The therapeutic agents of the implants may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix that is substantially free of a polyvinyl alcohol. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions, such as retinal damage, including glaucoma and proliferative vitreoretinopathy.

Abstract: Membrane transporter-targeted therapeutic agents and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular drug delivery systems include a anti-angiogenic therapeutic agent and a polymeric component in the form of an implant, a microparticle, a plurality of implants or microparticles, and combinations thereof. The therapeutic agent is released in a biologically active form, for example, the therapeutic agent may retain its three dimensional structure when released into an eye of a patient, or the therapeutic agent may have an altered three dimensional structure but retain its therapeutic activity. The therapeutic agent may be selected from the group consisting of anti-angiogenesis peptides, hormones and nucleic acid agents. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions, such as retinal damage, including glaucoma and proliferative vitreoretinopathy among others.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions, and dosage forms related to prodrugs of a proton pump inhibitors wherein said compositions and dosage forms do not comprise a salt of phosphoric acid. Principles related to the use of various anions and buffers in relation to these prodrugs are also disclosed.

Abstract: Space vehicles such as space stations are often constructed as segmented inflatable structures which are susceptible to being punctured by small meteoric materials, resulting in small insidious leaks which are difficult to locate and repair. A method and apparatus are described in which a differential pressure transducer is positioned between segments of the space vehicle. Atmospheric gas pressure of all segments is continuously monitored. Analysis is performed on any pressure differentials which are determined to exist between adjacent segments. Detection of small leaks initiates an automatic isolation of the leaking segment. Detection of catastrophic leaks initiates an emergency evacuation of personnel from the affected segment.

Abstract: Ophthalmically therapeutic materials, such as liquid-containing compositions and polymeric drug delivery systems, include a therapeutic component which includes an alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist that is cleared from the anterior segment of an individual's eye to which the material is administered. The alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist may have a vitreal half-life greater than about three hours. The present materials are effective in treating an ocular condition(s) that affect the anterior segment of an eye, or the anterior and posterior segment of the eye. The materials are suitable for intravitreal or periocular administration and can provide prolonged drug delivery and therapeutic benefits to patients to which the materials have been administered. The alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonists can be provided in liquid-containing formulations and/or bioerodible and/or non-bioerodible polymeric implants and microparticles. Methods of making and using the present materials are also described.

Abstract: Biocompatible microparticles include an ophthalmically active cyclic lipid component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective, when placed into the subconjunctival space, in facilitating release of the cyclic lipid component into the anterior and posterior segments of an eye for an extended period of time. The cyclic lipid component can be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the cyclic lipid component can be encapsulated by the polymeric component. The present microparticles include oil-in-water emulsified microparticles. The subconjunctivally administered microparticles can be used to treat or to reduce at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma or age related macular degeneration.

Abstract: Drug delivery systems suitable for administration into the interior of an eye of a person or animal are described. The present systems include a drug delivery element that provides directional delivery of one or more drugs to a desired target site in the eye and remain invisible to the individual in which the element is placed. The present drug delivery systems may include an adhesive portion that adheres the drug delivery element to the retina of the eye, and/or a polymeric envelope substantially surrounding the drug delivery element to form an intravitreal implant. The envelope may enhance the stability and handling of the implant when the implant is being placed in the eye. Methods of producing and using the drug delivery systems are also described.

Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants can be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, including reduction of an elevated intraocular pressure.

Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular drug delivery systems include a anti-angiogenic macromolecular therapeutic agent and a polymeric component in the form of an implant, a microparticle, a plurality of implants or microparticles, and combinations thereof. The therapeutic agent is released in a biologically active form, for example, the therapeutic agent may retain its three dimensional structure when released into an eye of a patient, or the therapeutic agent may have an altered three dimensional structure but retain its therapeutic activity. The therapeutic agent contains a component selected from the group consisting of anti-angiogenesis peptides and nucleic acid agents. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions, such as retinal damage, including glaucoma and proliferative vitreoretinopathy among others.

Abstract: Biocompatible microparticles include a ophthalmically active cyclic lipid component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective, when placed into the subconjunctival space, in facilitating release of the cyclic lipid component into the anterior and posterior segments of an eye for an extended period of time. The cyclic lipid component can be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the cyclic lipid component can be encapsulated by the polymeric component. The present microparticles include oil-in-oil emulsified microparticles. The subconjunctivally administered microparticles can be used to treat or to reduce at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma or age related macular degeneration.

Abstract: Biocompatible microparticles include an ophthalmically active alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a biodegradable polymer. The microparticles include oil-in-water emulsified microparticles which can be used to treat an ocular condition, such as glaucoma.

Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular drug delivery systems include a non-neurotoxic macromolecule therapeutic agent and a polymeric component in the form of an implant, a microparticle, a plurality of implants or microparticles, and combinations thereof. The macromolecule therapeutic agent is released in a biologically active form, for example, the therapeutic agent may retain its three dimensional structure when released into an eye of a patient, or the therapeutic agent may have an altered three dimensional structure but retain its therapeutic activity. The therapeutic agent may be selected from the group consisting of anti-angiogenesis agents, ocular hemorrhage treatment agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, growth factor inhibitors (such as VEGF inhibitors), growth factors, cytokines, antibodies, oligonucleotide aptamers, siRNA molecules and antibiotics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aqueous solutions comprising a neuroprotective amine related to adamantane and a polyanionic polymer. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating glaucoma and methods of treating a disease or a condition wherein migration or proliferation of retinal pigment epithelium or glial cells causes or contributes to the cause of said disease or condition.

Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a retinoid component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective to facilitate release of the retinoid component into an eye for an extended period of time. The therapeutic agents of the implants may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix that is substantially free of a polyvinyl alcohol. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions, such as retinal damage, including glaucoma and proliferative vitreoretinopathy.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for administration into the interior of an eye of a person or animal are described. The present compositions include one or more components which are effective in providing a reduced toxicity relative to existing intraocular ophthalmic compositions. The present compositions include one or more therapeutic agents in amounts effective in providing a desired therapeutic effect when placed in an eye, and one or more retinal friendly excipients that have a reduced toxicity relative to benzyl alcohol or polysorbate 80. In certain compositions, the excipient component of the compositions comprises one or more cyclodextrins or cyclodextrin derivatives. Methods of using the compositions to treat ocular conditions are also described.

Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an anti-excitotoxic agent and a biodegradable polymer that is effective to facilitate release of the anti-excitotoxic agent into an eye for an extended period of time. The therapeutic agents of the implants may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix that is substantially free of a polyvinyl alcohol. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions, such as retinal damage, including glaucoma and proliferative vitreoretinopathy.

Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular microspheres include a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a biodegradable polymer that is effective to facilitate release of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor into the vitreous of an eye for an extended period of time. The therapeutic agents of the microspheres can be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix that is substantially free of a polyvinyl alcohol. The microspheres can be placed into an eye to treat or reduce the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions.

Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, among others.

Abstract: Drug delivery systems suitable for administration into the interior of an eye of a person or animal are described. The present systems include one or more components which are effective in improving a release profile of a drug from the system, improving the stability of the drug, and improving the ocular tolerability of the drug. The present systems include one or more therapeutic agents in amounts effective in providing a desired therapeutic effect when placed in an eye, and an excipient component with reduced toxicity to retinal cells. The excipient component may include a cyclodextrin component that may be complexed with the therapeutic agents to provide advantages over existing intraocular drug delivery systems. The cyclodextrin component of the present systems have a reduced toxicity relative to benzyl alcohol or polysorbate 80. The drug delivery systems include one or more drug delivery elements such as microparticles, bioerodible implants, non-bioerodible implants, and combinations thereof.