METHOD FOR IMPROVING POST SURGERY VISUAL ACUITY OUTCOME WITH AZITHROMYCIN

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APP PUB NO 20110245190A1
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13099303

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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.

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INSPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS INC4222 EMPEROR BLVD SUITE 200 DURHAM NC 27703

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boyd, Joseph B Scottsdale, US 2 22
Brazzell, Romulus K Morrisville, US 6 65
Brubaker, Kurt E Eagle Point, US 7 57
Dempsey, Robert J Middleton, US 10 190
Haque, Reza M Randolph, US 3 23

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