Ophthalmic solution
AssigneeAlcon Laboratories, Inc.
InventorsPhilip D. Gressel, Robert E. Roehrs, Robert G. Harris
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Abstract
Disclosed is a liquid ophthalmic composition of unique rheological and lubricating properties comprising, inter alia, a polyanionic polymer for use as a long lasting artificial tear. Also disclosed is a method of treatment comprising topically administering the composition when indicated for relief of dry eye syndrome, foreign body sensation, burning, hyperemia, corneal staining, and the like.
Claims10
A method of treating dry eye syndrome in mammalian hosts which comprises applying topically to the affected eye a therapeutically effective amount of a sterile, aqueous ophthalmic solution, said ophthalmic solution consisting essentially of 0.05% to 0.25% by weight of a carboxy vinyl polymer having a molecular weight in the range of 400,000 to 6,000,000, and water, said solution having a yield value in the range of 50 to 1,500 dyne/cm.sup.2.
An aqueous ophthalmic solution for the treatment of dry eye syndrome, consisting essentially of 0.05% to 0.25% by weight of a carboxy vinyl polymer having a molecular weight in the range of 400,000 to 6,000,000, and water, said solution having a yield value in the range of 50 to 1,500 dyne/cm.sup.2.
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