"Methods And Compositions For Assessing And Treating Intraocular Diseases And Disorders" in Patent Application Approval Process (USPTO 20240043902).

Smilebiotek Zhuihai Limited in China has filed a patent application for a method and compositions to assess and treat intraocular diseases and disorders. The application focuses on the need for improved methods and compositions for assessing, treating, or preventing these conditions. It discusses assessing the presence, quantity, and infectious status of microorganisms in the intraocular space, as well as using agents to kill or inhibit these microorganisms. The application also describes methods for detecting intraocular microbiota and diagnosing age-related macular degeneration. The inventors claim that these methods can be used for risk assessment, diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and prevention of intraocular diseases and disorders. [Extracted from the article]