Method of treatment for loss of vision due to ophthalmic surgery

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Radical -xh acid – or anhydride – acid halide or salt thereof...

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ABSTRACT:
A method of preventing an impairment of vision induced by ophthalmic surgery or improving the vision impaired by ophthalmic surgery of a warm-blooded animal is provided which comprises administering either a prophylactically effective or a therapeutically effective amount of diflunisal either systemically or topically to the animal. An optional maintenance effective amount of diflunisal may be subsequently administered. A topical dosage unit form of diflunisal is also provided.

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