Recent advancements in nanomaterial-laden contact lenses for diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, review and update.
J Nanobiotechnology
; 21(1): 402, 2023 Nov 02.
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| ID: mdl-37919748
ABSTRACT
Despite the existence of numerous eye drops in the market, most of them are not sufficiently effective because of quick clearance and the barriers within the eye. To increase the delivery of the drugs to the eye, various new formulations have been explored in recent decades. These formulations aim to enhance drug retention and penetration, while enabling sustained drug release over extended periods. One such innovative approach is the utilization of contact lenses, which were originally designed for cosmetic purposes and vision correction. Contact lenses have appeared as a promising formulation for ocular drug delivery, as they can increase the bioavailability of drugs in the eye and diminish unwanted side effects. They are specifically appropriate for treating chronic eye conditions, making them an area of interest for researchers in the field of ophthalmology. This review outlines the promising potential of nanomaterial-laden contact lenses for diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. It classifies therapeutic approaches based on nanomaterial type, summarizes diagnostic advances, discusses improvement of contact lenses properties, covers marketing perspectives, and acknowledges the challenges of these innovative contact lenses for glaucoma management.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Glaucoma
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Contact Lenses
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Nanostructures
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Nanobiotechnology
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Iran