Method and compositions for treatment of the aging eye
AssigneeAdvanced Medical Instruments
InventorEdward J. Petrus
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Abstract
This invention relates to a method for the prevention and treatment of orbital disorders associated with the aging eye in mammals by the application of a topical composition comprising a permeation enhancing amount of one or more penetration enhancers, and one or more bio-affecting agents which penetrate into the underlying tissues and into the vascular network of the orbit. Another object of this invention is the improvement of age-related changes to the eyelids such as dry skin, wrinkles, keratoses, age spots and pigmented skin lesions. It is a further object of this invention to prevent and treat cataract formation, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Claims5
A method for the treatment of orbital disorders, selected from a group consisting of cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, associated with the aging eye in mammals, by the application of a topical composition comprising at least one penetration enhancer and at least one alpha hydroxy acid, in a therapeutically acceptable vehicle, so that the delivery of bio-affecting agents through the protective outer layer of the skin, into the underlying tissues and into the vascular network of the targeted body part to reduce inflammation and provide relief.
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