| abstract |
An ophthalmic composition comprising an oil-in-water emulsion, preferably a self-emulsifying oil-in-water emulsion, comprising an oily component, an aqueous component and a surfactant component. The surfactant component may contain three or more surfactants, such as polyoxyalkalene alkylene ethers, polyalkylene oxide ethers of alkyl alcohols, and polyalkylene oxide ethers of alkyl phenols. The composition of the present invention may contain therapeutic ingredients. Also provided are methods of making such compositions and methods of using such compositions in, for example, eye treatment, contact lens treatment, and obtaining a desired therapeutic effect. |