Biodegradable 3D-Printed Conjunctival Inserts for the Treatment of Dry Eyes
These results demonstrate the potential for 3D printing of GelMA for use as conjunctival inserts. These inserts could be used to deliver PVA, which is a well-known therapeutic agent for dry eye disease. PVA release is influenced by multiple mechanisms, including diffusion and enzymatic degradation, which is supported by morphological studies and biodegradation results.
Authors
- Piyush Garg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4544-4222)
- Lyndon Jones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7409-7349)
- Parvin Shokrollahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8685-1521)
- Chau‐Minh Phan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4401-9083)
Institutions
- University of Waterloo (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Polymers
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17050623
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.39
Funders
- Government of Ontario
- Canadian Optometric Education Trust Fund
- Mitacs
- University of Waterloo