A long-term implantable aqueous delivery system for the external rabbit eye.
An implantable system is described which continuously delivered an aqueous solution to the external surface of six rabbit eyes for 6 weeks. A polytetrafluoroethylene tube was implanted in the superior conjunctival fornix 4 weeks prior to the implantation of the Infusaid pump. The pump provides a fluid source which is easily refilled and requires no batteries or external power source.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D003228:Conjunctiva; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000295:instrumentation; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011817:Rabbits; D013678:Technology, Pharmaceutical / Q000295:instrumentation*
D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene