Abstract: An artificial tear film over the surface of an eye having a first layer in direct contact with the ocular surface, an aqueous layer over the first layer, and a layer of a phospholipid over the aqueous layer. The first layer has polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetate, and polyvinyl pyrrolidone. The phospholipid is derived from AmisolĀ® Clear. The artificial tear film is effective in significantly prolonging the tear break up time in patients with dry eye syndrome.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 17, 2003
Date of Patent:
July 20, 2010
Assignee:
Aqueous Pharma Limited
Inventors:
Joel S. Echols, Frank J. Holly, Wolfgang Widera