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Effective ophthalmic irrigation solution

US5298487A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 1992
Grant dateMar 29, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N1/126
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition comprising an aqueous phosphate-buffered balanced salt solution including glucose, an antioxidant, and ketone bodies and/or precursors thereof is disclosed. The disclosed composition is particularly useful as an ophthalmic irrigation solution which may be used in ocular surgery, although other uses, for example, ophthalmic topical application and surgeries in general, are also contemplated.

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