For many retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma,
and diabetic retinopathy (DR), the exact pathogenesis is still unclear. Moreover, the currently …

Hydrogels are highly biocompatible biomaterials composed of crosslinked three-
dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers. Owing to their natural origin, polysaccharide …

Vitreous endo-tamponades are commonly used in the treatment of retinal detachments and
tears. They function by providing a tamponading force to support the retina after retina …

Vitreous substitutes are clinically used to maintain retinal apposition and preserve retinal
function; yet the most used substitutes are gases and oils which have disadvantages …

With the prevalence of eye diseases, such as inflamed eyes, corneal injury, cataract,
glaucoma, and retinal degenerative diseases, different clinical strategies have been …

There is a requirement of removal and replacement of vitreous for various ophthalmic
diseases, eg retinopathy and retinal detachment. Clinical tamponades, eg silicone oil and …

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is a serious condition that can cause blindness
without surgical treatment. RRD occurs when a retinal tear or hole allows fluid to accumulate …

Vitreous or vitreous humor is a complex transparent gel that fills the space between the lens
and retina of an eye and acts as a transparent medium that allows light to pass through it to …

To treat certain vitreoretinal diseases, the vitreous body, a hydrogel composed of mostly
collagen and hyaluronic acid, must be removed. After vitrectomy surgery, the vitreous cavity …

Vitreo‐retinal disorders constitute a significant portion of treatable ocular diseases. These
pathologies often require vitreo‐retinal surgery and, as a consequence, the use of vitreous …