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Cholinergic agents in the treatment of presbyopia

US6410544B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2001
Grant dateJun 25, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for increasing or decreasing parasympathetic/cholinergic/ciliary tonic contraction in order to restore the resting portion of the eye and allow normal positive and negative accommodation includes administering to a myopic or hyperopic presbyope.

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