Patents Assigned to Washington University School of Medicine Department of Ophtalmology & Visual Sciences
  • TREATMENT OF PRESBYOPIA WITH ALPHA- PICOLINIC ACID AND ITS ANALOGS
    Publication number: 20100113535
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for inhibiting the growth of lens epithelial cells are provided. The compositions provided include a chelating agent in an amount sufficient for inhibiting the growth of lens epithelial cells. The compositions and methods provided may also be used for the treatment of disorders of the eye, especially in the treatment of presbyopia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicants: The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Transfer Program Office of Research and Developmen, Washington University School of Medicine Department of Ophtalmology & Visual Sciences
    Inventors: Nathan RAVI, Paul D. Hamilton