US Patent 7589107 Amelioration of vitrectomy-induced cataracts

Methods to prevent, inhibit, or slow the development of vitrectomy-induced cataracts are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the eye of a subject a composition comprising an ophthalmologically acceptable carrier or diluent and at least one hydroxylamine compound in a therapeutically sufficient amount to prevent, inhibit, or slow the development of a vitrectomy-induced cataract in the subject to which the composition is administered.