Drug delivery methods based on nanotechnology for the treatment of eye diseases

Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2023 Oct 17;85(12):6029-6040. doi: 10.1097/MS9.0000000000001399. eCollection 2023 Dec.

Abstract

One of the most difficult tasks among the numerous medication delivery methods is ocular drug delivery. Despite having effective medications for treating ocular illness, we have not yet managed to develop an appropriate drug delivery strategy with the fewest side effects. Nanotechnology has the potential to significantly address the drawbacks of current ocular delivery systems, such as their insufficient therapeutic effectiveness and unfavourable side effects from invasive surgery or systemic exposure. The objective of the current research is to highlight and update the most recent developments in nano-based technologies for the detection and treatment of ocular diseases. Even if more work has to be done, the advancements shown here might lead to brand-new, very practical ocular nanomedicines.

Keywords: drug delivery systems; nanocarriers; nanotechnology; ocular barriers; ocular diseases; treatment.

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  • Review