Remedies for keratoconjunctival diseases containing farnesyl acetate as the active ingredient

摘要

The present invention provides new substances which promote production and secretion of mucin in ophthalmic tissues. Therapeutic agents for keratoconjunctival diseases in the present invention comprise farnesylacetic acid or a salt thereof as an active ingredient. These therapeutic agents for the keratoconjunctival diseases can be applied to dry eye, keratitis, conjunctivitis, corneal erosion, corneal ulcer and the like.