Vitreous Substitutes : The Present and the Future
Joint Authors
Mariotti, Cesare
Azzolini, Claudio
Caprani, Simona Maria
Vinciguerra, Riccardo
Testa, Francesco
Porta, Giovanni
Donati, Simone
Airaghi, Giulia
Bartalena, Luigi
Simonelli, Francesca
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Vitreoretinal surgery has advanced in numerous directions during recent years.
The removal of the vitreous body is one of the main characteristics of this surgical procedure.
Several molecules have been tested in the past to fill the vitreous cavity and to mimic its functions.
We here review the currently available vitreous substitutes, focusing on their molecular properties and functions, together with their adverse effects.
Afterwards we describe the characteristics of the ideal vitreous substitute.
The challenges facing every ophthalmology researcher are to reach a long-term intraocular permanence of vitreous substitute with total inertness of the molecule injected and the control of inflammatory reactions.
We report new polymers with gelification characteristics and smart hydrogels representing the future of vitreoretinal surgery.
Finally, we describe the current studies on vitreous regeneration and cell cultures to create new intraocular gels with optimal biocompatibility and rheological properties.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Donati, Simone& Caprani, Simona Maria& Airaghi, Giulia& Vinciguerra, Riccardo& Bartalena, Luigi& Testa, Francesco…[et al.]. 2014. Vitreous Substitutes : The Present and the Future. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Donati, Simone…[et al.]. Vitreous Substitutes : The Present and the Future. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Donati, Simone& Caprani, Simona Maria& Airaghi, Giulia& Vinciguerra, Riccardo& Bartalena, Luigi& Testa, Francesco…[et al.]. Vitreous Substitutes : The Present and the Future. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465057
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465057