Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating non-infectious, inflammatory chronic posterior blepharitis in a subject. The present invention also relates to a method for treating chronic posterior blepharitis in a subject for over two weeks. The method comprises identifying a subject in need thereof, and topically administering to the eye of the subject a pharmaceutical formulation consisting essentially of an effective amount azithromycin. The present invention further relates to a method for treating dry eye secondary to blepharitis in a subject. The method comprises the steps of: identifying a subject suffering from dry eye secondary to posterior blepharitis, and topically administering to the eye of the subject a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an effective amount of azithromycin. The present invention further relates to method for reducing contact lens intolerance of a subject due to blepharitis or dry eye secondary to blepharitis.

Abstract: The present invention describes an improved photodynamic treatment to treat subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating dry eye disease, comprising the steps of identifying a subject suffering from dry eye disease, and administering to the subject an effective amount of azithromycin. The present invention also relates to a method for reducing contact lens intolerance in a subject, comprising the steps of: identifying a subject suffering from contact lens intolerance due to dry eye disease; and administering to the eyes of the subject an aqueous ophthalmic solution comprising azithromycin. The present invention also relates to a method for improving post surgery visual acuity outcome in a patient, comprising the steps of: identifying a patient in need of an ophthalmic surgical procedure, administering to the patient an effective amount of azithromycin prior to the ophthalmic surgical procedure, and performing the ophthalmic surgical procedures on the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating non-infectious, inflammatory chronic posterior blepharitis in a subject. The present invention also relates to a method for treating chronic posterior blepharitis in a subject for over two weeks. The method comprises identifying a subject in need thereof, and topically administering to the eye of the subject a pharmaceutical formulation consisting essentially of an effective amount azithromycin. The present invention further relates to a method for treating dry eye secondary to blepharitis in a subject. The method comprises the steps of: identifying a subject suffering from dry eye secondary to posterior blepharitis, and topically administering to the eye of the subject a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an effective amount of azithromycin. The present invention further relates to method for reducing contact lens intolerance of a subject due to blepharitis or dry eye secondary to blepharitis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating glaucoma or reducing intraocular pressure in a patient in need of such treatment which is based on the topical administration to the eye of a mammal or the systemic administration of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein E', W', and the R groups are defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: Substituted 5-2-((2-aryl-2-hydroxyethyl)amino)propyl)-1,3-benzodioxoles having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are as hereinafter defined, are .beta.3-adrenergic agonists useful in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma.

Abstract: Irrigating solutions with thiol or disulfide containing compounds in physiologically acceptable salt solutions are described. The irrigating solutions are useful during surgery, particularly ophthalmic, neural, cardiovascular or otic surgery, to stabilize the affected tissue. Methods for their preparation and use are described.