Abstract: A method for treating age related macular degeneration (AMD) using an insulin preparation applied topically to the conjunctival sac of the affected eye. Another aspect of this invention is using antiangiogenic adjuvant therapeutic agents such as bevacizumab, ranibizumab, pegaptanib, etanercept, instilled in to the afflicted eye conjunctival sac with insulin to prevent further formation of new blood vessels, and shrink the existing pathologically formed blood vessels and reduce the edema in wet AMD. This method incorporates putting the patients on low fat diet, aerobic exercise, ketamine-a NMDA blocker, reducing the blood cholesterol using adjuvant therapeutic agents selected from Statins, that are inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A, (i.e. HMG-Co A) reductase which in turn reduce drusen formation that leads to AMD, combined with insulin ophthalmic drops.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of insulin eye drops for treating dry eye syndrome due to any and all etiological factors (Keratoconjunctivitis sicca), including Sjogren's syndrome, Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and other glandular malfunction in the eye lids, lacrimal glands, cornea, conjunctiva, and exposed scleral surface of the eye. It is treated with Insulin and/or IGF-I with or without known anti-dry eye syndrome therapeutic, pharmaceutical, biochemical and biological agents or compounds.

Abstract: A safe and effective treatment for glaucoma for mammalian species comprises the steps of applying insulin and/or insulin like growth factors (IGF-1) to an eye. In addition to the insulin, another therapeutic agent may be applied to enhance the activity of the insulin. The therapeutic agent may be a pharmaceutical agent or a biochemical pharmaceutical agent. The therapeutic agents include prostaglandin analogs, topical beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists-? blockers, Alpha2-adrenergic agonists hair growth therapeutic agents, beta2-agonist action agents, parasympathomimetic miotic agents, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, and Physostigmine. In another embodiment, a combination of at least two agents are applied to the eye. To enhance the effect of the insulin, uptake facilitators may be used. Additionally, an antibacterial agent may be applied to control bacterial infection.

Abstract: A method of enhancing eyelash and eye brow hair growth utilizes insulin and/or IFG-1 alone or in combination with other known hair growth promoting therapeutic, pharmaceutical, biochemical and biological agents to increase the effect of various therapeutic hair regrowth strategies to enhance eyelash and eye brow hair growth.

Abstract: A method for treating age related macular degeneration uses insulin preparation applied topically in a therapeutically effective amount to an affected conjunctival sac of the eye. The topically effective dose is delivered to the fovea centralis and macula lutea. In other embodiments, additional therapeutic, pharmaceutical, biochemical, nutriceutical, biological (monoclonal antibodies and others) agent or compound, and organic and inorganic agents are also applied to the afflicted site through the conjunctival sac and choroidal vascular system of the eye. IGF-1 may be applied as well with or without insulin to treat ARMD.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of instilling insulin ophthalmic drops in the conjunctival sac for treating retinitis pigmentosa due to any etiological factors both genetic and non genetic. The retinitis pigmentosa is treated with Insulin and/or IGF-I with or without known anti-retinitis pigmentosa therapeutic, pharmaceutical, biochemical, and biological agents or compounds. The invention furthermore uses this method as prophylactic on patients where the patients are predisposed to develop retinitis pigmentosa. The invention additionally treats other oculopathies associated with and/or contributing to retinitis pigmentosa.

Abstract: A method of enhancing scalp hair growth utilizes insulin and/or IGF-1 alone or in combination with other known hair growth promoting therapeutic, pharmaceutical and biological agents to increase the therapeutic effects of hair regrowth strategies to enhance hair growth on the scalp and as method of treatment for balding.