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Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment to prevent and treat corneal scar formation produced by laser irradiation

US4939135A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 1988
Grant dateJul 3, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for preventing and treating corneal haze resulting from exposure of the eye to laser irradiation are disclosed. The methods include administration of compositions of wound healing modulators to the eye. Compositions for use in preventing and treating the corneal haze are also disclosed.

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