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Methods of treating meibomian gland dysfunction

US8791158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2011
Grant dateJul 29, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P27/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention includes methods for treating Meibomian gland dysfunctions. The invention also includes methods for improving tear lipid composition, for treating abnormal Meibomian gland secretion and for normalizing Meibomian gland secretions.

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