摘要 |
A method for treating age related macular degeneration uses insulin preparation applied topically in a therapeutically effective amount to an affected conjunctival sac of the eye. The topically effective dose is delivered to the fovea centralis and macula lutea. In other embodiments, additional therapeutic, pharmaceutical, biochemical, nutriceutical, biological (monoclonal antibodies and others) agent or compound, and organic and inorganic agents are also applied to the afflicted site through the conjunctival sac and choroidal vascular system of the eye. IGF-1 may be applied as well with or without insulin to treat ARMD.
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