Abstract: A topical phospholipid formulation is provided that includes a phospholipid component. The phospholipid component is anionic and exhibits a net negative charge at physiologic pH. Methods of preparing such a formulation are also provided.

Abstract: A topical phospholipid formulation is provided that includes a phospholipid component. The phospholipid component is anionic and exhibits a net negative charge at physiologic pH. Methods of preparing such a formulation are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a contact lens from Gluconacetobacter xylinus cellulose material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a contact lens from Gluconacetobacter xylinus cellulose material.

Abstract: The cryopreservation media utilizes naturally occurring endogenous molecules and their chemical derivatives which act as osmotically active cryopreservative agents as well as molecules which insert into and protect specific regions of cellular membranes, lead to membrane repair, maintain normal cellular levels of energy metabolites, and act as antioxidants. Cryoperserved cells can be returned to a pre- cryopreservation state without damaging the cells resulting in a very high survival rate.

Abstract: A composition and method for treatment of skin. The composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier containing a bilayer component having one or more polar terminus groups and one or more non-polar terminus groups separated from said polar terminus groups capable of penetrating the outer surface of the skin to form an aligned bilayer within the stratum corneum. The bilayer assists in the formation of bilayer lamellae that is believed to replicate the bilayer lamellae present in healthy skin. The composition is topically applied to the skin as often as is required.

Abstract: A composition and method for treatment of skin. The composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier containing a bilayer component having one or more polar terminus groups and one or more non-polar terminus groups separated from said polar terminus groups capable of penetrating the outer surface of the skin to form an aligned bilayer within the stratum corneum. The bilayer assists in the formation of bilayer lamellae that is believed to replicate the bilayer lamellae present in healthy skin. The composition is topically applied to the skin as often as is required.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing evaporation of an aqueous layer from the surface of the eye. The method comprises applying an admixture of a charged phospholipid and a non-polar oil over the eye, preferably in the form of a meta-stable oil in water emulsion in a dosage not exceeding 100 microliters.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing evaporation of an aqueous layer from the surface of the eye. The method comprises applying a gel of oil and wax over the eye, preferably in the form of a meta-stable oil in water emulsion in a dosage not exceeding 100 microliters. The gel is formed by gelling a hydrocarbon oil with a wax, preferably dispersed in aqueous medium at a pH of at least about 8.0.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing evaporation of an aqueous layer from the surface of the eye. The method comprises applying an admixture of a charged phospholipid and a non-polar oil over the eye, preferably in the form of a meta-stable oil in water emulsion in a dosage not exceeding 100 microliters.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing evaporation of an aqueous layer from the surface of the eye. The method comprises applying an admixture of a charged phospholipid and a non-polar oil over the eye, preferably in the form of a finely divided oil in water emulsion.

Abstract: A method and composition for treating dry eye. The method comprises addition of a positively or negatively charged, complex phospholipid to the ocular surface of the eye. The phospholipid is desirably added in a treatment composition, preferably in the form of an aqueous emulsion. It is believed that the phospholipid component of the treatment composition permits replication of a tear film.