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  • Methods and compositions for preventing secondary cataracts
    Patent number: 5616122
    Abstract: Novel methods and compositions are provided for preventing secondary cataracts. A cytotoxic agent is employed which is introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye to inhibit proliferation of remnant tens epithelial cells after extracapsular cataract extraction. Desirably a non-cytotoxic agent crossreactive with the cytotoxic agent is introduced prior to introduction of the cytotoxic agent. The agents can be provided as kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: Dominic M. Lam, Peter J. Kelleher