Compositions, and methods of using such compositions, useful for
placement, for example injection, into the interior of human or animal
eyes are provided. Such compositions include a therapeutic component,
such as one or more corticosteroids, a biocompatible polymeric component,
and a solvent component. The composition is in a fluid form before
placement in the interior of an eye, and becomes less fluid after the
composition is placed in the eye to form an extended or delayed release
drug delivery element or system. The drug delivery element is formed by
the dissipation of the solvent from the composition when the composition
is placed in the interior of an eye. One example of a composition
includes triamcinolone acetonide as a therapeutic agent. A method of
treating an ophthalmic condition, or otherwise improving or enhancing
vision of a patient, comprises placing the fluid composition in the
interior of the eye. The method may be practiced by injecting the fluid
composition into the interior of the eye.