Treatment of dry eye
US4131651A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 1977 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0048
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of dry eye and discontinuous tear films. The ophthalmic solution for maintaining a continuous tear film employs a combination of hydroxyalkylcellulose and polyvinyl alcohol in a predetermined ratio in an aqueous isotonic medium.
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