Advancements in Biomaterials for Ophthalmic Therapy, Surgery, and Tissue Engineering
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ophthalmology; 3D printing and bioprinting; ophthalmic surgery; ocular pharmacology; ocular drug delivery
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Interests: ophthalmology; ophthalmic surgery; stem cell therapy; ocular oncology; ocular pharmacology; ocular drug delivery
Interests: corneal wound healing; cornea trauma; keratoconus; bioengineering; bioprinting; diabetic keratopathy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of ophthalmology increasingly explores the integration of novel biomaterials, which have the potential to significantly enhance the treatment of various ocular conditions. This Special Issue investigates recent developments in the use of biomaterials in ophthalmic applications, with a particular focus on their contributions to improving therapeutic outcomes and advancing surgical procedures.
This issue covers a broad spectrum of topics, including the application of biomaterials in 3D bioprinting for ophthalmic tissue engineering, offering promising approaches to regenerate damaged corneal and retinal tissues. Additionally, it explores the potential of nano-engineered biomaterials, which are currently under investigation for their ability to enhance targeted ocular drug delivery, with the aim of improving drug bioavailability and reducing systemic side effects. The issue also delves into the potential of new biomaterials in reconstructive oculoplastic and orbital surgeries, such as orbital floor fracture repair and post-resection reconstruction of eyelid and orbital tissues.
We also welcome discussions about the barriers to clinical translation of these biomaterials, acknowledging the challenges that must be overcome to bring these innovations from the lab to the clinic. We welcome both preclinical studies (in vitro or animal models) and clinical studies. This issue aims to integrate the expertise of wet lab scientists with the clinical insights of ophthalmologists, merging knowledge and data to advance the development of biomaterials for the benefit of ophthalmic patients.
Dr. Kevin Yang Wu
Dr. Merve Kulbay
Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Karamichos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ophthalmic biomaterials
- 3D bioprinting in ophthalmology
- ocular tissue engineering
- polymer scaffolds
- ocular drug delivery
- nano-based biomaterials
- reconstructive oculoplastic surgery
- orbital floor fracture repair
- hydrogel
- biocompatibility
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