Glaucoma is extensively treated with topical eye drops containing drugs. However, the
retention time of the loaded drugs and the in vivo bioavailability of the drugs are highly …

The outer blood-retina barrier (oBRB), crucial for the survival and the proper functioning of
the overlying retinal layers, is disrupted in numerous diseases affecting the retina, leading to …

Research on polymer materials for additive manufacturing technology in biomedical
applications is as promising as it is numerous, but biocompatibility of printable materials still …

Gelatin (G) is a commonly used natural biomaterial owing to its good biocompatibility and
easy availability. However, using pure gelatin as a bioink can barely achieve an ideal shape …

Corneal blindness is explained by a large reduction in vision loss caused by acute and
chronic corneal diseases and/or disorders. Due to the severe unavailability of donor …

The cellular transplantation approach to treat damaged or diseased retina is limited because
of poor survival, distribution, and integration of cells after implantation to the sub-retinal …

A major problem of current biomedical implants is the bacterial colonization and subsequent
biofilm formation, which seriously affects their functioning and can lead to serious post …

Abstract According to World Health Organization (WHO), on average, 0.5 Kg of hazardous
waste is generated per bed every day in high-income countries. The adverse effects …

Cell monolayers that form a barrier between two structures play an important role for the
maintenance of tissue functionality. In the anterior portion of the eye, the corneal …

The interface between material science and ophthalmic medicine is witnessing significant
advances with the introduction of biopolymers in medical device fabrication. This review …