申请人:New York Medical College
公开号:US04906467A1
公开(公告)日:1990-03-06
The present invention relates to a method of and composition for reducing intraocular pressure. The method comprises administering to a patient requiring such reduction of intraocular pressure a therapeutically effective amount of 12(R)-hydroxy-eicosa-5,8,10,14-tetraenoic acid (12(R)-HETE). The method of the present invention is particularly useful in treatment of all types of glaucoma. The method is also useful in lowering intraocular pressure in preparation for eye surgery, particularly for the removal of cataracts.
本发明涉及一种降低眼内压的方法和组合物。该方法包括向需要降低眼内压的患者施用治疗有效量的12(R)-羟基-5,8,10,14-二十碳五烯酸(12(R)-HETE)。本发明的方法特别适用于治疗各种类型的青光眼。该方法还适用于在眼部手术前降低眼内压,特别是白内障手术。