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Research to Prevent Blindness

Glaucoma Medication Delivered By Contact Lens

RPB-supported researchers have demonstrated that a new type of contact lens can deliver a therapeutic amount of a glaucoma drug every day for a month.  The breakthrough, which has been pursued for decades, may pave the way for commercially available, drug-releasing contact lenses for other conditions, as well.

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December 11, 2013

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