Method for treating corneal endothelial wounds
AssigneeChiron Ophthalmics, Inc.
InventorsRobert W. Shimizu, Gregory S. Schultz
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Abstract
A method for treating corneal endothelial wounds comprises administering TGF-.alpha. to the region of the wound in an amount sufficient to promote the healing of endothelial cells. TGF-.alpha. advantageously is administered into the anterior chamber during ophthalmic surgical procedures, such as during intra-ocular lens implantation. The TGF-.alpha. preferably is administered as an active ingredient in an ophthalmological viscoelastic composition which improves the residence time of the growth factor in the anterior chamber.
Claims7
A method for treating corneal endothelial wounds of a warm-blooded animal in need of the treatment which comprises administering into the anterior chamber of the eye of said animal and in contact with the corneal endothelium an ophthalmic composition in an amount effective to promote healing of the corneal wound comprising TFG-.alpha. in a viscoelastic carrier.
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