Biomaterials for Ophthalmic Applications

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022

Authors

Ferraz, MP (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Applied Sciences

Vol. 12 No. 4

Final page: 5886

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 10 Citations

Scopus - 17 Citations

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences ; Technological sciences

FOS: Medical and Health sciences ; Engineering and technology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00W-NSV

DOI: 10.3390/app12125886

Abstract (EN): Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the eye, the organ responsible for vision, and its attachments. Biomaterials can be made with different types of materials and can replace or improve a function or an organ, specifically the eye in the case of ophthalmic biomaterials. Biomaterials are substances that interact with biological systems for a medical purpose, either as a therapeutic (treat, augment, repair, or replace a tissue function of the body) or a diagnostic agent, and have continued to improve over the years, leading to the creation of new biomaterials. With the arrival of new generations, biomaterials have succeeded in reducing complications and toxicity and improving biocompatibilities associated with older generations. With the aging population, eye problems are becoming more prevalent, and biomaterials have helped in recent years to improve or restore vision, improving the quality of life of many patients. This review focuses on the most clinically used ophthalmic biomaterials, including contact lenses, intraocular lenses, artificial tears, inlays and vitreous replacements. Tissue engineering is presented as a new tool that is able to be treat several ophthalmologic disorders.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 19