Gaba-ergic modulation of eye growth

摘要

A composition for the inhibition of the abnormal postnatal axial growth of the eye of a maturing animal which comprises a pharmaceutically effective amount of a gamma aminobutyric acid antagonist relatively selective for GABAB receptors in the cells of the eye, said antagonist present in a carrier or diluent suitable for ocular administration. A suitable antagonist is 2-OH saclofen.