Coloring substance for diagnostic ophtalmologic use
AssigneesAntonio DEL PRETE, Renato SANSEVERINO, Iros R.C. S.R.L
InventorsCiro CARUSO, Salvatore TROISI
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a substance selected from the group consisting of riboflavin, its esters, salts and hydrates thereof, for use in an ophthalmic diagnostic method. In preferred aspects of the invention, the riboflavin is applied into the eye as part of a solution having a concentration from about 0.01 and 0.5% riboflavin or acceptable salt, ester, hydrate thereof.
Claims12
A process for the measurement of intraocular pressure in a patient, comprising:
- a) administering a sufficient amount of an aqueous solution containing riboflavin and/or its esters, salts and hydrates to an eye of a patient;
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- b) detecting the intraocular pressure in the eye into which said aqueous solution was administered using an applanation tonometer.
A filter paper strip having impregnated on at least a portion thereof, an aqueous solution comprising riboflavin and/or its esters, salts or its hydrates.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.