Abstract:
Compositions containing an ophthalmically acceptable, modified enzyme exhibiting a low pI 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.
Abstract:
Certain N,N-dialkyl, N'-alkylethylene diamines, the use of same for disinfecting and cleaning contact lenses and preserving ophthalmic products, and associated ophthalmic compositions are described.
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:
Improved saline solutions useful in treating contact lenses are described. Unlike prior saline solutions used for similar purposes, the present solutions do not contain conventional antimicrobial agents which are potentially toxic to ocular tissues. Rather, the solutions contain a combinaison of a borate-polyol complex, one or more anionic or nonionic surfactants, and a low molecular weight amino acid (e.g., glycine). It has been found that this combination effectively preserves the saline solutions from antimicrobial contamination, is relatively nontoxic to ocular tissues, and is compatible with oxidizing agents used in certain contact lens disinfecting systems. The combination also facilitates the cleaning of contact lenses.
Abstract:
The use of glycine and other low molecular weight amino acids in ophthalmic compositions (e.g., preserved saline solutions) is described. These compounds have been found to enhance the efficacy of antimicrobial preservatives. The compounds also act as chelating agents, buffers and tonicity agents.
Abstract:
The use of low molecular weight amino alcohols in ophthalmic compositions is described. These compounds have been found to enhance the efficacy of anti-microbial preservatives. Particularly preferred amino alcohols are 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP), 2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanediol (DMAMP), 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol (AEPD), 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol (AMPD), and 2-amino-1-butanol (AB). The ophthalmic compositions further optionally comprise a borate/polyol buffer system and an alkylamine.
Abstract:
The use of low molecular weight amino alcohols in ophthalmic compositions is described. These compounds have been found to enhance the efficacy of anti-microbial preservatives. Particularly preferred amino alcohols are 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP), 2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanediol (DMAMP), 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol (AEPD), 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol (AMPD), and 2-amino-1-butanol (AB). The ophthalmic compositions further optionally comprise a borate/polyol buffer system and an alkylamine.
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 lenses. Methods for a daily use regimen are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to viscoelastic systems comprising a combination of a galactomannan polysaccharide containing composition and borate containing composition. The two compositions gel or partially gel upon combination. The present invention also discloses methods of using the systems during surgery and, in particular, eye surgery.
Abstract:
Contact lens care compositions for the treatment of hard contact lenses are disclosed. The compositions are useful for rinsing, cleaning, disinfecting and storing of hard contact lenses. The compositions contain a unique gelling system involving galactomannan polysaccharides and borates to allow for the conditioning of the lens when it is reinserted in the eye of the user. Methods of using these compositions are also disclosed.