Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Topical body preparation containing solid synthetic organic... – Ophthalmic preparation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-08
2006-08-08
Azpuru, Carlos A. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Topical body preparation containing solid synthetic organic...
Ophthalmic preparation
C424S427000, C424S428000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07087222
ABSTRACT:
A method for improving the integrity of the corneal epithelium by introducing into the eye an effective amount of a ophthalmically compatible retinoid sufficient to enhance the integrity of the corneal epithelium.
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Lever Andrea M.
Lever, Jr. O. William
Salamone Joseph C.
Smerbeck Richard V.
Azpuru Carlos A.
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
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