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Method for treating filtration failure after trabeculectomy surgery

US8920794B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2013
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The current invention relates to the improvement of trabeculectomy surgery. The improvement more specifically resides in an extended lifetime of the sclera-corneal drainage channel created by trabeculectomy surgery. The improvement is obtained by post-surgical administration of a plasmin or active derivative thereof in the form of topical eye drops alone, by anterior chamber injection alone, or by any combination of these.

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