HYALURONIC ACID-BASED FORMULATIONS FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF OCULAR HYPERTENSION AND GLAUCOMA

摘要

An ophthalmic composition, comprising hyaluronic acid and at least one active ingredient comprising a prostaglandin analogue, wherein the HA acts as a transporting vehicle (transporter) of the prostaglandin analogue into the eye. Said composition for use in reducing intraocular pressure, or maintaining a reduced intraocular pressure, comprising topically administering the ophthalmic composition to the ocular surface of the eye. Said composition for use in treating, preventing, and/or delaying onset or recurrence of intraocular hypertension or glaucoma in a human subject, comprising topically administering the ophthalmic composition to an ocular surface of an eye of the subject.