Therapeutic Contact Lenses for Intraocular Drug Administration: Innovations and Applications in Treating Fungal Keratitis
This review examines the advancements in ocular medication administration, focusing on therapeutic contact lenses (TCLs) as a novel approach for treating fungal keratitis. Traditional eye Drops' bioavailability is poor due to various anatomical and physiological barriers, necessitating frequent administration and leading to poor patient compliance. TCLs offer a promising alternative, providing extended drug release, improved bioavailability, and enhanced patient comfort. This review explores different antifungal drugs, innovative methods for drug incorporation into TCLs, and their therapeutic efficacy. The potential of TCLs to revolutionize ocular drug delivery and improve treatment outcomes for fungal keratitis is discussed.
Authors
- Fatima A. Tawfiq
- Zahraa Yahya Sabri
Institutions
- Mashreq University (SD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- South Eastern European Journal of Public Health
- Published
- 2024-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.1608
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00