Methods and compositions for daily ophthalmic administration of phentolamine to improve visual performance
US11717510B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2041 |
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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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