Details for Patent: 8,765,758
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Title: | Compositions and methods for eye whitening |
Abstract: | The invention provides compositions and methods for whitening of eyes. The provided compositions and methods utilize low concentrations of selective .alpha.-2 adrenergic receptor agonists. The compositions preferably include brimonidine. |
Inventor(s): | Horn; Gerald (Deerfield, IL) |
Assignee: | Eye Therapies LLC (Dana Point, CA) |
Filing Date: | Dec 17, 2010 |
Application Number: | 12/928,749 |
Claims: | 1. A method of increasing whiteness of an eye comprising administering to the eye an effective amount of a composition comprising brimonidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a subject in need of eye whitening. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein said brimonidine is present at a concentration from between about 0.001% to about 0.05% weight by volume. 3. The method of claim 1 wherein said brimonidine is at a concentration from between about 0.01% to about 0.025% weight by volume. |