Method of treating disorders of the eye

Details Method of treating disorders of the eye Method of treating disorders of the eye

1995-05-16

2000-10-03

Kishore, Gollamudi S.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

424422, 514438, 514445, 514569, 514944, 514969, A61K 900

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061269573

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates, in general, to methods of treating disorders of the eye, and, in particular, to methods of preventing or treating elevated eye pressure and glaucoma. The invention further relates to compounds and compositions suitable for use in such methods.

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