Allergan, Inc.

Claude B Anger

Anthony J Dziabo

John Y Park

Lin Peng

James N Cook

Paul S Ripley

Alix A Holmes

David C Rupp

John C Baker

Mary Totaro

Saroj Kapadia

Alix A Holms

Disclosed are in-the-eye uses of chlorine dioxide-containing compositions as effective ophthalmic antiseptics and as effective ophthalmic surgical irrigants. Surprisingly low concentrations of chlorine dioxide are effective in such applications. In addition, the presently useful compositions are ophthalmically acceptable.

In-the-eye use of chlorine dioxide-containing compositions

A composition useful for disinfecting a contact lens comprising a substantially isotonic, aqueous liquid medium containing hydrogen peroxide in an amount effective to disinfect a contact lens contacted with the aqueous liquid medium, and a hydrogen peroxide reducing agent dissolved in the aqueous liquid medium in an amount effective to enhance the antimicrobial activity of the aqueous liquid medium. Preferably, the composition further includes transition metal ions in an amount effective to further enhance the antimicrobial activity of the aqueous liquid medium and is substantially free of peroxidase.

Compositions and methods for contact lens disinfecting

The present invention relates to lenses, for example, contact lenses, and to contact lens cases having antimicrobial properties. More particularly, the invention relates to lenses and contact lens cases made from materials which comprise polymeric materials and effective antimicrobial components.

Antimicrobial lenses and lens care systems

A method for inhibiting the growth of protozoa in an eye care product is disclosed. The method includes the step of adding to the eye care product an effective protozoan growth-inhibiting amount of a polyvalent cation chelating agent. Methods are also disclosed for inhibiting the growth of protozoa on a surface of an eye care product by contacting the surface with a solution including an effective protozoan growth-inhibiting amount of a polyvalent cation chelating agent. Eye care products containing protozoan growth-inhibiting agents are also disclosed.

Method of inhibiting protozoan growth in eye care products using a

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Long Beach, CA, United States of America

Claude B Anger