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Applications of Thin Films in Ophthalmology

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Nanotechnology provides a revolutionary approach to therapeutic challenges. Drug delivery, gene therapy, novel diagnostic methods and tissue engineering rank among the main fields of current nanomedical research. Thin films, with their unique optical and mechanical properties, are regarded as valuable biomedical tools and research is conducted to incorporate them in a variety of nanomedical devices. Main applications of thin films in ophthalmology include intraocular drug delivery, coatings for intraocular implants, scaffolds for retinal and corneal tissue engineering, novel diagnostic methods and modified intraocular lenses. A variety of chemical substances and nanotechnology techniques are used to fabricate thin films for ophthalmic use and it is clear that this burgeoning field may overcome hurdles and produce significant results that will revolutionize our approach to ocular diseases.

Source: Ophthalmology Research An International Journal

DOI: 10.9734/or/2015/18081

Authors: L. Lamprogiannis, A. Karamitsos, V. Karagkiozaki, I. Tsinopoulos, S. Dimitrakos, S. Logothetidis

Institutions: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, G. Papanikolaou General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Optical Coatings and Gratings

Subfield: Surfaces, Coatings and Films

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4255106907

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