Ok, maybe a little pun in the title. Yesterday, I wrote about Alimera's study using Iluvien™ for the treatment of diabetic macular edema. As we have been commonly using intraocular steroid injections to treat this condition (see previous posts under "treatments"), it only makes sense that there are now products (Ozurdex/Allergan and Iluvien/Alimera) that have been designed for long-term … [Read more...]
Company Hopes Injectable Implant Cures Diabetic Macular Edema
September 28, 2009 By 6 Comments
Alimera Sciences hopes that its Iluvien ™ insert will be effective against diabetic macular edema. Iluvien™ will release a steroid called fluocinalone acetonide (FA) after insertion into the eye. The Iluvien™ system will deliver the steroid for up to 3 years. It is anticipated that intraocular steroid release may control macular edema and improve vision. The company has a study … [Read more...]
Steroid Implant May Reduce Diabetic Retinal Edema
July 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In June, the FDA approved a new intraocular device for the treatment of so-called retinal vein occlusions. In this disease, the whole or partial venous tree of the retina becomes occluded. Secondary swelling of the macula occurs thereby reducing vision. Current therapy involves only laser treatment. This new drug delivery system, marketed by Allergan Pharmaceuticals, will be available later … [Read more...]
