Methods and compositions for daily ophthalmic administration of phentolamine to improve visual performance
US11000509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P27/14
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits containing phentolamine for improving visual performance. In particular, the invention provides improvement in visual performance, such as improvement in visual acuity, by daily ophthalmic administration of a phentolamine solution to an eye of a patient at or near the bedtime of the patient for an extended duration while minimizing the occurrence of adverse side effects, such as eye redness during the patient's waking hours.
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