A recently published study says a silicone ring that slowly releases medication into the eye may be a promising option for glaucoma patients that struggle with administering their own prescription eye drops.
The first published research on this drug delivery system was recently published online in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. According to researchers, the silicone ring — which rests on the surface of the eye — reduced eye pressure in glaucoma patients by about 20 percent over six months.
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Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology