Amelioration of macular degeneration and other ophthalmic diseases

Uses for the treatment or prevention of a number of ocular diseases or disorders are disclosed. In particular, uses are disclosed for the amelioration of diabetic retinophaty and other retinopathies, as well as uveitis, presbyopia, dry eye, glaucoma, blepharitis and rosacea of the eye. The uses comprise administration of a composition comprising an ophtalmalogically acceptable carrier or diluent and a hydroxylamine compound in a therapeutically sufficient amount to prevent, retard the development or reduce the symptoms of one or more of the ophthalmic conditions.