Abstract: Described herein are polyhedrin-based slow release growth factor systems and methods of use thereof for neuroprotection of host and donor retinal ganglion cell neurons.

Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.

Abstract: Biodegradable implants sized and suitable for implantation in an ocular region or site and methods for treating ocular conditions. The implants provide an extended release of an active agent at a therapeutically effective amount for a period of time between 10 days and one year or longer.

Abstract: New compositions for and methods of treating ocular hypertension provide for effective treatment of ocular hypertension often using reduced concentrations of active components. Such compositions include a timolol component and a hypotensive lipid component. The present compositions and methods are relatively straightforward, can be easily produced, for example, using conventional manufacturing techniques, and can be easily and conveniently practiced, for example, using application or administration techniques or methodologies which are substantially similar to those employed with prior compositions used to treat ocular hypertension.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating ocular disorders associated with elevated intraocular pressure, such as glaucoma, by administering anti-epileptic or anti-convulsant compounds of the succinimide family, in particular compounds of formula I and/or II as defined herein.

Abstract: The method comprises steps of: providing a nutraceutical including, in combination, 1.13 to 3 mg lutein and 18.8 to 51.2 mg omega fatty acids and 1.9 to 5.2 mg grape seed extract and 1.9 to 5.2 mg alpha lipoic acid; determining the weight of each dose of the components in the combination based upon an amount per kg body weight of the animal patients; and administering 1 dose of nutraceutical per day to animals suffering from ocular health issues including any degenerative retinal disease and diabetic cataracts and prior to and following cataract surgery for the diminishment and prevention of secondary cataracts.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ophthalmic medicament for treating glaucoma which comprises a clathrate compound prepared by dissolving cilostazol or a salt thereof in a cyclodextrin.

Abstract: Provided is a method for treating ocular hypertension and glaucoma with reduced side effects such as keratoconjunctive disorders and macular edema, which comprises administering an ophthalmic composition comprising latanoprost as an active ingredient thereof to a subject in need of said treatment, wherein the ophthalmic composition contains substantially no benzalkonium chloride.

Abstract: Inhibition of geranylgeranylation of Rho GTPases and heterotrimeric G-proteins in the aqueous outflow pathway increases aqueous humor outflow, possibly through the tissue relaxation, and through altered cell adhesive interactions and actin cytoskeletal organization in cells of the outflow pathway. In addition, such inhibition is useful for treating age-related macular degeneration. The GGTase-I enzyme is a molecular target for lowering increased ocular pressure in glaucoma patients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmacology, medicine, opthalmology, and, in particular, concerns a class of chemical compounds of structure (I) and also their solvates, isomers or prodrugs applicable when incorporated into pharmaceutical compositions also containing pharmaceutically acceptable carrier which can be useful for prophylaxis and treatment of different eye pathologies such as cataract and macular dystrophy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method of treating retinal diseases in a subject in need of such treatment, which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a ester pro-drugs of [3-(1-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl) -2-methylphenyl]methanol, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing retinal ganglion cell (RGC) death and/or glaucoma using modulators of neurotrophic receptors that comprise ?-turn peptidomimetic cyclic compounds or derivatives thereof. The neurotrophic receptor modulators can be used alone, in combination and/or in conjunction with one or more other compounds, molecules or drugs that treat or prevent ocular hypertension, RGC death and/or glaucoma.

Abstract: This invention concerns an ophthalmic solution including: at least one prostaglandin; a solubilizing agent; a gelling agent of the carbomer type; a carbomer polymerization-inhibiting agent; a co-gelling/co-solubilizing agent.

Abstract: There is provided a preventive for glaucoma or a preventive or a remedy for ocular hypertension, with a potent ocular hypotensive effect and prolonged duration thereof. A preventive or a remedy for glaucoma comprising a Rho kinase inhibitor and an ?1 blocker in combination.

Abstract: New compositions for and methods of treating ocular hypertension provide for effective treatment of ocular hypertension often using reduced concentrations of active components. Such compositions include a timolol component and a hypotensive lipid component. The present compositions and methods are relatively straightforward, can be easily produced, for example, using conventional manufacturing techniques, and can be easily and conveniently practiced, for example, using application or administration techniques or methodologies which are substantially similar to those employed with prior compositions used to treat ocular hypertension.

Abstract: New compositions for and methods of treating ocular hypertension provide for effective treatment of ocular hypertension often using reduced concentrations of active components. Such compositions include a timolol component and a hypotensive lipid component. The present compositions and methods are relatively straightforward, can be easily produced, for example, using conventional manufacturing techniques, and can be easily and conveniently practiced, for example, using application or administration techniques or methodologies which are substantially similar to those employed with prior compositions used to treat ocular hypertension.

Abstract: The invention provides well defined N,N-dialkylalkenyl ester compounds for treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The esters of the invention are particularly advantageous due to their stability in aqueous solutions.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of protecting all or a portion of the optic nerve fiber layer within the optic nerve/lamina cribrosa (ONLC) complex in an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that results in crosslinking of collagen in the indiviudal's peripapillary sclera, thereby stiffening the individual's peripapillary sclera and protecting all or a portion of the optic nerve fiber layer within the ONLC of the individual. In a particular embodiment, the invention is directed to methods of treating glaucoma in an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that results in crosslinking of collagen in the indiviudal's peripapillary sclera, thereby stiffening the individual's peripapillary sclera and treating the glaucoma in the individual.

Abstract: This invention provides for biocompatible, biodegradable eye drop pharmaceutical formulations useful for the treatment of ocular indications. In particular, tocopherols and their esters of low water solubility, notably ?-tocopheryl acetate, are exceptional vehicles for biocompatible, nonirritating topical eye drop formulations that provide sustained release of active agents.

Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants can be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, including reduction of an elevated intraocular pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification, for use in the diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of a warm-blooded animal, especially for the treatment of a disease (=disorder) that depends on activity of renin; the use of a compound of that class for the preparation of a pharmaceutical formulation for the treatment of a disease that depends on activity of renin; the use of a compound of that class in the treatment of a disease that depends on activity of renin; pharmaceutical formulations a compound of that class; a method of treatment comprising administering a compound of that class and a method for its manufacture.

Abstract: An eye drop composition in which the degradation of isopropyl unoprostone in an eye drop is prevented by adding trometamol to the eye drop containing isopropyl unoprostone.

Abstract: Triamcinolone acetonide suspension compositions are disclosed. The suspension compositions have a relatively low viscosity and are easy to extrude through a 27- or 30-guage needle but are highly flocculated and easily redispersed. The compositions are particularly suitable for intravitreal injection.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating and/or preventing ocular disorders associated with increased intraocular pressure comprising administering a non-peptide bradykinin agonist to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a neurological condition in a mammal by administering at least one hematopoietic growth factor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preventing the degradation of a thermally unstable medicament in an eye drop containing the medicament thereby to stabilize the eye drop. By adding an organic amine to an eye drop containing a thermally unstable medicament, the degradation of the medicament in the eye drop can be effectively prevented, and therefore the eye drop can be stably stored.

Abstract: The present invention provides cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl compounds, which may be substituted in the 1-position with amino, amido, ether or ester groups, e.g., a 1-OH cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-(cycloalkyl or arylalkyl) compound. The cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-(cycloalkyl or arylalkyl) compounds of the present invention are potent ocular hypotensives, and are particularly suitable for the management of glaucoma. Moreover, the cyclopentane heptanoic, 2-(cycloalkyl or arylalkyl) compounds of this invention are smooth muscle relaxants with broad application in systemic hypertensive and pulmonary diseases; smooth muscle relaxants with application in gastrointestinal disease, reproduction, fertility, incontinence, shock, etc.

Abstract: A subject of the present invention is to find utility of a combination of a Rho kinase inhibitor having a novel action and a ?-blocker as a therapeutic agent for glaucoma. Actions of reducing intraocular pressure are complemented and/or enhanced each other by combining the Rho kinase inhibitor with the ?-blocker. For the administration mode, each drug can be administered in combination or in mixture.

Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions suitable for use as artificial tears or as vehicles for ophthalmic drugs are disclosed. The compositions contain a combination of three polymers that have a synergistic effect on viscosity.

Abstract: An alkyl ether derivative represented by the following general formula [1] or its salt: wherein R1 and R2 represent each a substituent such as hydrogen, halogeno or alkyl; R3 represents alkylamino, amino or hydroxyl; the ring A represents a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocycle or a benzene ring; m and n are each an integer of from 1 to 6; and p is an integer of from 1 to 3; shows an effect of protecting retinal nerve cells and, therefore, is useful as a preventive and/or a remedy for retinal nerve diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal artery obstruction, retinal venous obstruction, macular degeneration and retinopathy of prematurity.

Abstract: Methods for using hydroxyamino- and amino-substituted pyridine analogs are disclosed herein to treat rho kinase-mediated diseases or rho kinase-mediated conditions, including controlling intraocular pressure and treating glaucoma, are disclosed. Ophthalmic pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of eye diseases such as glaucoma, and additionally useful for controlling intraocular pressure, the compositions comprising an effective amount of hydroxyamino- and amino-substituted pyridine analogs, are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment of pain and intraocular pressure. Particularly disclosed are new compositions for the treatment of chronic pain, glaucoma and methods for their use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating and/or preventing damage to a retina or optic nerve in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of oncomodulin. Preferably, the subject is a mammal, most preferably, a human. In preferred embodiments, the oncomodulin may be used in combination with mannose, a mannose derivative and/or inosine.

Abstract: Described are methods for the treatment of ocular hypertension or glaucoma comprising administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of one or more compounds that inhibit the enzyme EgLN-3. Certain embodiments of the invention combine the use of EgLN-3 with other glaucoma treatment agents. The compounds of the invention may be formulated in compositions comprising pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to compound 1 or compound 2 or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or prodrugs thereof, which are antagonists of a prostaglandin EP4 receptor, or are prostaglandin EP4 antagonists.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating ocular diseases and disorders are provided. The composition can contain at least one lantibiotic, which can be administered topically by injection, systemically, or by other appropriate means. The methods provided include the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a formulation containing at least one lantibiotic to the appropriate section of the eye.

Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions suitable for use as artificial tears or as vehicles for ophthalmic drugs are disclosed. The compositions contain a combination of three polymers that have a synergistic effect on viscosity.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis or treatment of glaucoma which comprises an angiotensin II antagonist and at least one compound selected from an adrenaline receptor blocker, a prostaglandin and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor; and a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of glaucoma by administering the composition to a patient.

Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions suitable for use as artificial tears or as vehicles for ophthalmic drugs are disclosed. The compositions contain a combination of three polymers that have a synergistic effect on viscosity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating a retinal disorder or glaucoma using NAALADase inhibitors.

Abstract: Pyrazolo[3,4-e]benzoxazoles and analogues thereof for lowering intraocular pressure and treating glaucoma are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of reducing intraocular pressure. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a purinerginic receptor ligand, which is a mononucleoside polyphosphate or dinucleoside polyphosphate defined by general Formula I. The method of the present invention is useful in the treatment or prevention of ocular hypertension, such as glaucoma, including primary and secondary glaucoma. The method can be used alone to reduce intraocular pressure. The method can also be used in conjunction with other therapeutic agents or adjunctive therapy commonly used to treat glaucoma to enhance the therapeutic effect of reducing the intraocular pressure.

Abstract: Compositions comprising AP-1 activators and methods of use for treating glaucoma and ocular hypertension are disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous solutions of diterpenes such as Forskolin, its congeners, analogs and derivatives, up to approximately 6% concentration, are prepared using suitably substituted cyclodextrin as a solubilizing agents. In the absence of cyclodextrin, some diterpenes such as Forskolin are soluble in water only to concentrations of about 0.001%. Such aqueous solutions find applications in topical and systemic use, as pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, nutraceutical preparations containing diterpenes such as Forskolin and congeners.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating ocular hypertension or glaucoma which comprises administering to an animal having ocular hypertension or glaucoma therapeutically effective amount of a compound which is a EP4 agonist.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling intraocular pressure and treating glaucoma using 1-(2-aminopropyl)-indazol-6-ol are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating and/or preventing damage to a retina or optic nerve in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of oncomodulin. Preferably, the subject is a mammal, most preferably, a human. In preferred embodiments, the oncomodulin may be used in combination with mannose, a mannose derivative and/or inosine.

Abstract: An improved ophthalmic composition, including docosanoid active agents, which is especially useful in lowering intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma. Improvements in IOP reduction efficacy, preservative efficacy and reduced additive concentrations are achieved by utilizing the disclosed compositions which include a docosanoid active agent (e.g., isopropyl unoprostone), in conjunction with selected non-ionic surfactants, preservatives, and non-ionic tonicity adjusting agents.

Abstract: In general, the present invention provides methods for promoting the function of retinal cells using neuregulins. A novel aspect of the invention involves the use of neuregulins as growth factors tp promote survival of retinal cells. Treating of the retinal cells to provide these effects may be achieved by contacting retinal cells with a polypeptide described herein. The treatments may be provided to slow or halt net cell loss or to increase the amount or quality of retinal tissue present in the vertebrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 8-iso prostaglandins and their derivatives for decreasing intraocular pressure, for example in the treatment of glaucoma It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that 8-iso prostaglandin E2 effectively decreased intraocular pressure by a trabecular meshwork outflow mechanism.