Abstract:
Compositions containing an ophthalmically acceptable enzyme of high purity and integrity in a liquid medium and methods involving the use of these compositions for cleaning a contact lens, and in combination with an anti-microbial agent for the simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of contact lens are disclosed.
Abstract:
A method for polishing articles comprising soft acrylic materials is disclosed. The method includes a cryogenic polishing step and a cleaning step. In the polishing step, a receptacle is charged with polishing beads of various sizes, sodium bicarbonate, a swelling agent and the articles to be polished, for a period of time and at a rotation speed sufficient to remove surface irregularities. Following the polishing step, a receptacle is charged with (a) a cleaning slurry comprising cleaning beads of various sizes and (i) sodium hydroxide and water or (ii) alumina, a surfactant and a solvent and (b) the articles to be cleaned, for a period of time and at a rotation speed sufficient to clean the surface of the polished articles. Agitation is preferably accomplished by a tumbling machine.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to compositions containing combinations of angiostatic compounds and methods for their use in preventing pathological neovascularization.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods for treating ocular allergic reactions are disclosed. In particular, the invention is directed to compounds which inhibit human conjunctival mast cell degranulation.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to substantially pure apraclonidine of structure (I), compositions thereof and methods for controlling intraocular pressure.
Abstract:
Compounds having anti-inflammatory and anti-oxydant activity are disclosed. The compounds are useful in preventing and treating inflammatory disorders through several mechanisms. Methods of treatment employing these properties of the compounds and corresponding pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed.