FIG. 1.

(A) Visulex applicator: The Visulex applicator consists of silicone polymer shell incorporated with an annular white sponge located inside the rim of the applicator. Drug solution (eg, DSP) is loaded into the sponge before application. Only the sponge is in contact with the eye on the sclera and the effective surface area of sponge is ∼200 mm². (B) DSP-Visulex on a rabbit eye: Visulex loaded with DSP solution is temporarily placed onto the eye to deliver DSP to the eye tissue for uveitis treatment. DSP, dexamethasone sodium phosphate.