OPHTHALMIC COMPOSITION INCLUDING A CATIONIC GLYCOSIDE AND ANANIONIC THERAPEUTIC AGENT

摘要

There are disclosed compositions and methods for treating the surface of the eye, or contact lenses to be placed on the eye, with an aqueous composition comprising a quaternary nitrogen-containing ethoxylated glycoside and a therapeutic agent. The subject invention is particularly suited for use with silicone-containing contact lenses. Examples of specific compositions includ e aqueous solutions of lauryl methyl gluceth-10 hydroxypropyl-dimonium chlorid e in combination with anionic polysaccharides such as hyaluronic acid.