Treatment of diabetic retinopathy

摘要

The present invention comprises methods and compositions for treating diabetic and other types of retinopathy. Compositions comprising antibodies to gamma interferon and antibodies to CD20 alone and together and in combination with other drugs are described. Also disclosed in the invention are methods of applying a composition comprising interferon gamma antibodies and CD20 antibodies topically to the eye and parenterally to treat hyperimmune reactions, such as transplant rejection, autoimmune diseases of the eye, and ocular disorders incidental to or connected with autoimmune diseases.