AU2006270041B2 — Enhanced ocular neuroprotection/neurostimulation
Assigned to Optivue LLP · Expires 2011-08-18 · 15y expired
What this patent protects
An ocular method comprising non-systemic localized ocular administration of a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation and effective concentration of at least one neuro-stimulatory and/or neuro-protective macrolide or other agent for a duration sufficient to enhance viability, con…
USPTO Abstract
An ocular method comprising non-systemic localized ocular administration of a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation and effective concentration of at least one neuro-stimulatory and/or neuro-protective macrolide or other agent for a duration sufficient to enhance viability, confer protection, and/or reduce degeneration of retinal neural cells; enhance corneal sensation and/or ameliorate, and/or prevent ocular scarring. The method is used in a patient having or at risk for developing glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, or another ocular neuro-associated disease.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Sandimmune (cyclosporine) · Novartis AG (originally Sandoz)
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