Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions that comprise 0.5 ppm to 15 ppm ?-[4-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-ammonium chloride-2-butenyl]poly[1-dimethyl ammonium chloride-2-butenyl]-?-tris(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium chloride; 0.005 wt. % to 0.05 wt. % hyaluronic acid; citrate, citric acid or a mixture thereof; and 0.01 wt. % to 0.8 wt. % of an amphoteric surfactant of general formula I wherein R1 is R or —(CH2)n-NHC(O)R, wherein R is a C8-C30alkyl optionally substituted with hydroxyl and n is 2, 3 or 4; R2 and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-C4alkyl; R4 is a C2-C8alkylene optionally substituted with hydroxyl; and Y is CO2? or SO3?. The invention is also direct to the use of the ophthalmic compositions to clean and disinfect contact lenses, and in particular, soft, silicone hydrogel contact lenses.

Abstract: Compositions for treating, reducing, ameliorating, or preventing infections comprise a fluoroquinolone having Formulae I-VIII and an additional anti-infective agent. Methods for treating, reducing, ameliorating, or preventing such infection use such compositions. Such compositions and methods can be effective against mixed types of pathogens including certain antibiotic-resistant microbial pathogens found in such infections.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for treating dry eye comprising, in one embodiment, carboxymethylcellulose and a polyol. Such compositions have been found to alleviate the symptoms of dry eye and remain in the eye for a long period of time.

Abstract: Compositions for treating, reducing, ameliorating, or preventing infections comprise a fluoroquinolone having Formulae I-VIII and an additional anti-infective agent. Methods for treating, reducing, ameliorating, or preventing such infection use such compositions. Such compositions and methods can be effective against mixed types of pathogens including certain antibiotic-resistant microbial pathogens found in such infections.

Abstract: Ophthalmic composition comprising one or more polyglycines selected from the group consisting of diglycine, triglycine, tetraglycine and pentaglycine, or the salts of each thereof and one or more boron buffering compounds. The ophthalmic composition will have an osmolality of from 200 mOsmol/kg to 420 mOsmol/kg.

Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions that comprise 0.1 ppm to 10 ppm of a cationic antimicrobial component selected from the group consisting of biguanides, polymeric biguanides, quaternium ammonium compounds and any one mixture thereof; 0.005 wt. % to 0.15 wt. % of hyaluronic acid; and 0.01 wt. % to 1.0 wt. % of an amphoteric surfactant of general formula I wherein R1 is R or —(CH2)n—NHC(O)R, wherein R is a C8-C16alkyl optionally substituted with hydroxyl and n is 2, 3 or 4; R2 and R3 are each independently selected from methyl, ethyl, propyl or iso-propyl; and R4 is a C2-C8alkylene optionally substituted with hydroxyl. The invention is also direct to the use of the ophthalmic compositions to clean and disinfect contact lenses, and in particular, soft, silicone hydrogel contact lenses.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for treating dry eye comprising, in one embodiment, carboxymethylcellulose and a polyol. Such compositions have been found to alleviate the symptoms of dry eye and remain in the eye for a long period of time.

Abstract: An aqueous ophthalmic composition comprising loteprednol etabonate, and polyacryclic acid. The composition has a viscosity in the range from about 300 cp to about 1500 cp, and a total concentration of cations of less than about 50 mM. The ophthalmic composition is used to treat patients suffering from allergic conjunctivitis, and includes instructing a person suffering from ocular itching resulting from allergic conjunctivitis to administer once or twice daily in the form of one or more eye drops the aqueous ophthalmic composition described.

Abstract: A contact lens disinfecting solution that comprises 0.5 wt. % to 6 wt. % hydrogen peroxide, or a chemical precursor of hydrogen peroxide, and a P-metal modulating compound. The presence of the P-metal modulating compound in the disinfecting hydrogen peroxide solution slows the rate at which the hydrogen peroxide is neutralized, particularly during the initial two hours, by a catalyst element that includes a P-metal. This reduction in rate of peroxide neutralization provides a more effective solution for killing certain microorganisms and fungi.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for treating dry eye comprising, in one embodiment, carboxymethylcellulose and a polyol. Such compositions have been found to alleviate the symptoms of dry eye and remain in the eye for a long period of time.

Abstract: Compositions for treating or controlling infections comprise a fluoroquinolone having Formulae I-VIII and have a pH in the range from about 3.5 to about 5.5 or from about 10.5 to about 12. Methods for treating or controlling such infection use such compositions. Such compositions and methods can deliver a higher amount of the fluoroquinolone to the affected site.

Abstract: Compositions comprise a polymer having units of an amino sugar, a polyol other than sorbitol, and boric acid, a salt thereof, or a combination thereof. Such compositions remain for an extended period in the eye and can be used for relief, treatment, or control of a condition of dry eye or discomfort resulting therefrom.

Abstract: A contact lens care solution that includes a functionalized hydroxypropyl alkylglucoside. The functionalized hydroxypropyl alkylglucoside is typically in the form a mixture of various alkylglycosides because: (1) the functional reagents can react with any one or more of the many hydroxyl groups on the glycoside; and (2) the glycosides are present as a mixture of glycosides with a degree of polymerization from 1 to about 4. The solution will also include a buffer system to maintain the pH of the composition from 7.2 to 8.5. In particular, the solution can be formulated to clean and disinfect contact lenses or the solution is formulated as a rewet eye drop for use with contact lenses.

Abstract: An aqueous solution for cleaning and disinfecting a contact lens comprising 0.5 ppm to 5 ppm of 1,1?-hexamethylene-bis[5-(2-ethylhexyl)biguanide; 0.5 ppm to 3 ppm ?-[4-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-ammonium chloride-2-butenyl]poly[1-dimethyl ammonium chloride-2-butenyl]-?-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium chloride; 0.005 wt. % to 0.04 wt. % hyaluronic acid; a boric acid/borate buffer; and a nonionic surfactant selected from poloxamer, poloxamine or any combination thereof.

Abstract: An aqueous ophthalmic composition comprises a carboxy-containing polyanionic polymer that has a viscosity in the range from about 300 cp to about 1500 cp outside the eye and a total concentration of cations of less than about 50 mM, wherein the viscosity of the composition does not increase when the composition comes into contact with surface ocular fluid.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation for topical, ophthalmic or nasal administration comprising one or more alkyldimonium hydroxypropyl alkylglucosides of general formula I or general formula II and a pharmaceutical active, wherein R is a straight or branched C8-C24alkyl; A is —CH2CH(OH)CH2N+(CH3)2R1X?, wherein R1 is a C8-C24alkyl and X? is a common counteranion, n is an average value from 1 to 6 and m is an average value from 1 to 2

Abstract: The present invention includes a method of treating inflammation of the eye comprising administering to an eye of a patient suffering from inflammation of the eye, a composition comprising an aqueous solution of alginate having a minimum of about 50% mannuronate residues based upon the total number of saccharide monomeric units.

Abstract: The use of compositions containing one or more ether amine antimicrobial agents and/or ether amine derivative antimicrobial agents in an amount effective to disinfect and/or preserve medical devices is described. Solutions containing one or more ether amine antimicrobial agent- and/or ether amine derivative antimicrobial agent-containing compositions and methods of making and using the same are also described.

Abstract: A contact lens care solution comprising one or more alkyldimonium hydroxypropyl alkylglucosides of general formula I or general formula II wherein R is a straight or branched C8-C24alkyl; A is —CH2CH(OH)CH2N+(CH3)2R1X?, wherein R1 is a C8-C24alkyl and X? is a common counteranion, n is an average value from 1 to 6 and m is an average value from 1 to 2. The solution is formulated to clean and disinfect contact lenses or the solution is formulated as a rewet eye drop for use with contact lenses.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation that is effective in adversely affecting the viability of microorganisms or in inhibiting their growth and that provides better safety and/or comfort to the users comprises a polysaccharide, a source of hydrogen peroxide, and an anti-oxidant. The formulation can further comprise a chelating agent and/or an ophthalmically active agent for treating or controlling a disease or disorder of the eye. The formulation may be used to treat, clean, disinfect, store, wet, or rewet contact lenses.