METHOD FOR TREATING DRY EYE

摘要

This invention relates to methods of treating dry eye disease. The methods comprise identifying a patient suffering from dry eye disease, and topically administering to the eyes of the patient an effective amount of azithromycin and an effective amount of a retinoid. The method is useful in relieving the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. This invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising azithromycin and a retinoid such as retinyl palmitate.