The earliest impact of nanomedicine in ophthalmology is likely to involve... In this chapter, we review ophthalmic applications of nanotechnology...
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nanomedicine in ophthalmology
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ophthalmic nanotechnology
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The review states that nanotechnology will play an important role in both early-stage and late-stage intervention in the management of blinding diseases.
The review states that nanotechnology will contribute to regenerative medicine and artificial vision in ophthalmology.
The review covers nanotechnology applications for drug and trophic factor therapy, gene therapy, regenerative medicine including optogenetics and optic nerve regeneration, and diagnostics for retinal and optic nerve diseases.
The review states that the earliest impact of nanomedicine in ophthalmology is likely to involve biopharmaceuticals, implantable materials, implantable devices, and diagnostic tools.