Compositions, Methods, and Kits for Treating Dry Eye
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1. A method for treating dry eye in a subject, the method comprising administering to a lacrimal punctum of the subject a gelatinous or film forming composition.
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Abstract
The present invention is related to a method for treating dry eye, the method comprising administering to a lacrimal punctum a gelatinous or film forming composition. The present invention is also related to ophthalmic compositions, and kits for treating dry eye, the kit comprising (a) the ophthalmic compositions of the present invention; and (b) instructions for using the composition of (a) to treat dry eye.
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- 1. A method for treating dry eye in a subject, the method comprising administering to a lacrimal punctum of the subject a gelatinous or film forming composition.
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18. An ophthalmic composition comprising
(a) petrolatum; -
(b) a stiffening agent; and
(c) a mucoadhesive polymer, wherein the ophthalmic composition is ophthalmically acceptable.
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19. An ophthalmic composition comprising:
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(a) petrolatum;
(b) beeswax; and
(c) a preservative, wherein the ophthalmic composition is ophthalmically acceptable.
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20. An ophthalmic composition comprising:
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(a) polyethylene glycol;
(b) cetostearyl alcohol; and
(c) a preservative, wherein the ophthalmic composition is ophthalmically acceptable.
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