Method for treating corneal endothelial wounds

摘要

A method for treating corneal endothelial wounds comprises administering TGF- alpha to the region of the wound in an amount sufficient to promote the healing of endothelial cells. TGF- alpha advantageously is administered into the anterior chamber during ophthalmic surgical procedures, such as during intra-ocular lens implantation. The TGF- alpha preferably is administered as an active ingredient in an ophthalmological viscoelastic composition which improves the residence time of the growth factor in the anterior chamber.