Abstract:
Stable liquid enzyme compositions containing an ophthalmically acceptable enzyme and methods involving the combined use of these compositions with a polymeric antimicrobial agent are disclosed for the simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of contact lens. Methods for a daily use regimen are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Disclosed are improved soft, high refractive index, acrylic materials having an elongation of at least 150 %. These materials, especially useful as intraocular lens materials, contain two principal monomers: an aryl acrylic hydrophobic monomer and a hydrophilic monomer.
Abstract:
Topical ophthalmic formulations of the invention contain as an active ingredient 11-(3-dimethylaminopropylidene)-6,11-dihydrodibenz[b,e]oxepin-2-acetic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The formulations are useful for treating allergic eye diseases such as allergic conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, and giant papillary conjunctivitis.
Abstract:
Aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing a synergistic combination of ciprofloxacin and a polystyrene sulfonic acid polymer are described, wherein the compositions are clear solutions which are comfortable and have sustained release. Methods for use of the compositions are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A fiberoptic illumination system having an attenuator with a "multiple wedge" aperture that more uniformly attenuate the light beam striking the fiberoptic without changing the color temperature of the light beam or affecting the exit divergence angle of the light beam, an optical housing design having orthogonal lights paths that allows two fiberoptics to be illuminated from the same bulb, two bulbs located in primary and back-up positions, respectively, mounted on a rotating carousel and a retinal protection filter that filters out wavelengths of light harmful to the retina.
Abstract:
Disclosed are 9-deoxyprostaglandins which are useful in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Some of these 9-deoxyprostaglandins are novel. Also disclosed are ophthalmic, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such prostaglandins.
Abstract:
Ophthalmic compositions of quaternary ammonium compounds containiing a polyalkylkene oxide moiety useful as antimicrobial agents are disclosed. Methods for using the compositions are also disclosed. In addition, polymers with no molecular weight distribution are disclosed.
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Improved ophthalmic irrigating solutions are described. The solutions include one or more drugs for controlling intraocular pressure, an antioxidant/free radical scavenger, electrolytes, a cellular energy source, bicarbonate, and a buffer. Methods of using the solutions in connection with ophthalmic surgical procedures are also described.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods are provided for cleaning and wetting of contact lenses, especially rigid, gas-permeable contact lenses. The compositions comprise low molecular weight polyalkylene oxide modified siloxanes, which are particularly effective in removing lipids from the surface of contact lenses.
Abstract:
The intraocular use of combinations of lens epithelial cell growth stimulators (e.g., TGF- beta ) and antimetabolites (e.g., mitomycin C) is described. The combination is applied to the capsular bag to prevent or retard the formation of secondary cataracts following cataract surgery. The lens epithelial cell stimulators activate DNA synthesis in dormant lens epithelial cells, and thereby make those cells susceptible to the antimetabolites. This enables the antimetabolites to suppress the proliferation of lens epithelial cells to a much greater extent, relative to the proliferation observed when the metabolites alone are utilized. The increased suppression of the growth of lens epithelial cells results in a significant improvement in the ability to prevent or retard the formation of opacities on the lens capsule (i.e., secondary cataracts).