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US 5,296,514 AGranted
Corneal treatment agents
AssigneeSummit Technology, Inc.
InventorDavid F. Muller
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Abstract
Aliphatic alcohols are disclosed for promoting corneal healing following injury to the eye. Such compositions ameliorate corneal discomfort, alleviate visual artifacts, and/or reduce irritation caused by the eye injury. The compositions also promote the regrowth of epithelial tissue over the corneal surface.
Claims6
A method of promoting corneal healing following injury to an eye comprising:
- applying topically to the cornea of an injured eye, an aliphatic alcohol having a chain length ranging from about C-20 to about C-26 and in an amount effective to promote corneal healing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.