What is Durysta and How is it Implanted? – Part 4 of 8

What is Durysta and How is it Implanted? – Part 4 of 8?

Glaucoma treatment is often decided by your doctor after a complete assessment of your medical history. It starts with prescription eye drops which are intended to lower intraocular pressure in the eyes. This is achieved by improving the flow of fluid from the eyes or lowering the amount of fluid the eyes produce. The problem with eye drops is that you have to take them consistently and should not forget a dose for consistent relief. One great solution to this problem is the Durysta or bimatoprost Implant. It is an FDA approved Implant that is placed in the eye and releases the bimatoprost drug for 90 days. This means that patients are not faced with the requirement to take drugs thrice every day. Such a difference makes it a better option than using topical timolol eye drops.

What is Durysta?

Durysta is a biodegradable implant that is implanted in an eye affected by Glaucoma. It is a polymer matrix that contains 10 mcg of bimatoprost, which is a drug that comes under the class of Prostaglandin Analogs that are used to lower intraocular pressure in the eyes. As alluded to earlier, this is done by increasing the flow of Aqueous Humor, a fluid produced by the eyes continuously. Durysta is composed of a material that resembles the one used in biodegradable sutures, which helps in self-degradation of the implant over time. The implant has a cylindrical shape and a size of approximately 1 mm. It can be used for treating both open angle glaucoma (OAG) and ocular hypertension (OHT).

Durysta is an intracameral implant and is implanted through an outpatient therapeutic procedure. It is implanted in the anterior chamber of the eye with the help of a 28 gauge needle inserted through a self-sealing tiny incision. The anterior chamber is the space just in front of the pupil, between the cornea and pupil. It is intended that the implant settles within the inferior iridocorneal angle to ensure sustained release of bimatoprost. When the implant is implanted in the anterior chamber, it has a close proximity to the eye tissue that manages the outflow pathways for Aqueous Humor.

Durysta is a great way to administer bimatoprost without having to worry about missing a dose but not everyone is a candidate for the procedure. Consult your eye doctor to know whether you are an ideal candidate for Durysta. If you are looking for an eye doctor in and around Texas, look no further. The team of expert eye surgeons at Texas eye and Cataract can help. Our eye surgeons have vast experience in treating a wide array of eye conditions such as glaucoma and cataract. To schedule an appointment with one of our seasoned ophthalmologists, call 469-505-2020 or email info@teceyecare.com.