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Dry eye treatment solution

US5278151A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 1992
Grant dateJan 11, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0048
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and composition for reducing evaporation of an aqueous layer from the surface of the eye. The method comprises applying an admixture of a charged phospholipid and a non-polar oil over the eye, preferably in the form of a finely divided oil in water emulsion.

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