Containing at least one macrolide antibiotic and/or mycophenolic acid
provide anti-inflammatory, anti-cell proliferation, anti-cell migration,
anti-angiogenesis, antimicrobial, and antifungal effects. In one
embodiment, the solution is administered intraocularly after cataract
surgery before insertion of a replacement intraocular lens, resulting in
reduced posterior capsular opacification which may eliminate the need for
a subsequent surgery. The solution may be one that is invasively
administered, for example, an irrigation or volume replacement solution
containing at least one macrolide antibiotic such as tacrolimus,
sirolimus, everolimus, cyclosporine, and ascomycin, or mycophenolic acid.
The solution may be one that is non-invasively or topically administered
in the form of drops, ointments, gels, creams, etc. and may include eye
lubricants and contact lens solutions.