Ophthalmic carboxy vinyl polymer gel for dry eye syndrome
AssigneeAlcon Laboratories, Inc.
InventorsPhilip D. Gressel, Robert E. Roehrs
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Abstract
Disclosed is an ophthalmic gel composition of unique rheological and lubricating properties comprising, inter alia, a carboxy vinyl polymer (carbomer) for use as a long lasting artificial tear. Also disclosed is a method of treatment comprising totally administering the composition when indicated for relief of dry eye syndrom, foreign body sensation, burning, hyperemia, corneal straining, and the like.
Claims5
An aqueous ophthalmic gel for the treatment of dry eye syndrome, consisting essentially of 0.25% to 8% by weight of a carboxy vinyl polymer having a molecular weight in the range of 400,000 to 6,000,000, and water, said gel having a yield value in the range of 1,500 to 20,000 dyne/cm.sup.2.
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